Mid Level Ruby on Rails Developer

Job Description

Mid-Level Ruby Software Developer (Full-Time, London, Flexible Working Options)Mid-weight Ruby developer opportunity at a not-for-profit charity that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts. Over the past 20 years we have created a system that has resultedin unparalleled engagement on environmental issuesThis global and exciting company uses data on climate, water and forest sustainability disclosed to drive awareness and action to improve the way society impacts the environment.RoleThe Ruby on Rails Software Engineer has a critical role to develop web-facing and enabled applications which are performant, secure and deliver an optimum experience for this companies internal and external users. The Web product team is responsible for thedevelopment and operational support of their web applications, micro-services and APIs. The function works closely with Disclosure and stakeholder teams to ensure this product delivers to them.Responsibilities of Mid Level Ruby on Rails Engineer:• To build and maintain system components and integrate them with the other systems to meet the business requirements.• Work with colleagues to understand their requirements and ideas and develop the applications into an effective user experience.• Support both development and operations requirements of CDP’s web and integration platforms.• Providing significant input into weekly sprint planning.• Aware of and addressing known security vulnerabilities, applying security by design.• Shape and complete documentation.• Provide advanced, technical component support.• Contribute to Test Planning and execution.• Resolve issues prior to and following testing.Mid-Level Ruby Developer Requirements:Essential criteria:• Software engineering skills, using Ruby on Rails (5 or higher) with a minimum of 2-3 years experience in building complex browser-based web apps.• Backend database expertise specific to Ruby on Rails applicationsfocused on query performance, and background processing with Sidekiq, and DelayedJob.• Front-end web development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript ES6, Single-page application design and at least basic knowledge about modern JS frameworks like React JS.• TDD/BDD using RSpec, Capybara.• Strong GitFlow experience• Understanding Docker, container orchestration systems and continuous integration• Defined multiple technology strategies and then taking these into delivery and operations• A team player who can operate in small or large groups• Successful track record in delivery of large programs and small hands-on software development,• Confident written and oral communication skills, in English.Desirable Criteria (optional):• Experienced in Agile or DevOps methodologies• Expertise in React JS or/and other JavaScript framework• Expertise in MS Transact-SQL• Skills in Azure DevOps, Azure portal including API management, Blob storage• Experience in CRM systems and processesOffer:

• Up to £60,000
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Generous non-contributory pension provision
• Employee assistance programme
• Life Assurance
• Training and Development
• Flexible working opportunities
• Many more benefits