Ruby On Rails Software Developer (Remote) - $120,000 - $150,000 A Year - Remote

Overview
Compensation:
$120,000 - $150,000 / yearDepartment:
EngineeringLocation:
Canada - RemoteDescription
Riipen is North America’s largest online marketplace for experiential learning. Through short-term project-based engagements embedded directly into the existing curriculum, Riipen makes it easy for higher education institutions and industry partners to collaborate. Riipen is looking for a
Ruby on Rails Software Developer
to join our remote Engineering team.You might be a great fit if you have experience in Ruby on Rails, have shipped high-quality web apps with real customers in the past, love to take ownership of your code, and be empowered to make decisions and help steer the codebase towards quality.You will be involved in working with a highly effective and remote team, working on the Riipen platform and all of its services. This includes but is not limited to:Writing efficient and maintainable codeCreating effective data models and database structuresConduct and help with code reviewsBringing in ideas to continually improve our tech stack and code qualityThis role is fully remote and open to candidates in Canada.Key Responsibilities
Write efficient and maintainable codeCreate effective data models and database structuresBuild performant API’s to support our whole suite of periphery applications and integrationsConduct and help with code reviewsMake use of Ruby, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and other web-related programming languages and frameworksWork with designers and product managers to create a robust user experienceWork within a team to deliver high quality, tested codeSkills, Knowledge and Expertise
These aren’t hard requirements but will be indicators that guide our search.You may be a good fit if you:Have 2+ years developing Ruby on Rails applicationsHave experience in standard Rails ecosystem libraries such as RSpec, Simple Form, CanCanCan, Capybara, FactoryBot, etc, or any equivalent libraries.Have experience with PostgreSQL or other databasesHave experience with CSS and JS libraries such as TailwindCSS, TurboJS, StimulusJS, ReactJS, or equivalent libraries.Understand the importance of quality over quantity in softwareEnjoy working in small, remote teamsHave the ability to prioritize and self-manage (key skills when working remotely!)Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbalA degree or certificate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Software Development, or a related field is helpful, but equivalent experience is just as valuable.Bonus Points -
It’s a plus if you also have experience with:AWS or other cloud providersHotwire Native or similar frameworksMobile developmentDatabase performance tuning and query optimizationAI tools that assist with software development workflowsOpenSearch or Elasticsearch clustersMaintaining CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflowsWe ask that if you feel like you don’t check all the boxes but have the potential to learn what you don’t know, that you still apply! We believe that diverse teams are high-performing teams and we strive to employ individuals with a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.If this role excites you, we look forward to receiving your application!Benefits
Remote/travel working opportunities (when appropriate) 4 weeks of annual vacationPaid sick leaveExtended Health and Dental benefits from your first dayWe will ensure you have a great work-from-home setupLearning & Development Stipend after 6 months of employmentWe appreciate your interest and application. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.Riipen is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, colour, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances.Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
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