Ruby on Rails Developer
12+ Months

New York, NY (Hybrid)

$60/HR on W2

Candidates should be able to work on our W2. LOCAL Candidates preferred.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Ruby on Rails Developer to join our technology team within a leading financial services organization. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in developing scalable web applications using Ruby on Rails, a deep understanding of test-driven development (TDD), and experience working with Oracle or PostgreSQL databases. This role will operate in a fast-paced Agile environment, following a structured Project Operating Model (POM).

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Ruby code using the Ruby on Rails framework
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment
• Implement and uphold best practices in Test-Driven Development (TDD) to ensure high code quality
• Integrate data storage solutions using Oracle and PostgreSQL databases
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, Product Owners, DevOps) in Agile ceremonies and development cycles
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance
• Maintain documentation for systems and processes in compliance with regulatory and audit requirements
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers where applicable
• Ensure secure coding practices are followed in line with industry standards, particularly important in financial applications

Requirements:

• 8+ years of hands-on experience with Ruby and the Ruby on Rails framework
• Proven experience in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and writing unit/integration tests using RSpec, Minitest, or similar tools
• Strong experience with Oracle or PostgreSQL databases (schema design, query optimization, stored procedures)
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and working in a Project Operating Model (POM)
• Experience with CI/CD tools, Git, and modern DevOps practices
• Knowledge of RESTful API design and integration
• Strong understanding of security best practices in web application development
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Nice to Have:

• Experience working in financial services or other regulated environments
• Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of frontend technologies like JavaScript, React, or Vue.js
• Experience with background job processing tools (Sidekiq, Resque)

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)