Software Engineer - Ruby on Rails

Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join our web development team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in fostering engineering best practices across the web group and the broader organization. This position involves collaborating closely with senior technical leaders to design, develop, and deliver high-quality web applications. The role requires a strong foundation in Ruby on Rails, a deep understanding of MVC architecture and object-oriented programming, and a commitment to agile methodologies. The successful candidate will also mentor junior engineers and help define and uphold engineering standards to ensure consistent, scalable, and secure software solutions.

Key Responsibilities
- Champion engineering best practices within the web group and across the company by working collaboratively with other senior engineers.
- Partner with technical leaders to analyze complex feature requests, evaluate feasibility, and recommend effective implementation strategies.
- Accurately estimate the time and resources needed to complete development tasks and provide reliable project quotes.
- Engage in moderately complex product design, systems analysis, and programming activities that may require research and innovative problem-solving.
- Conduct thorough unit testing, including the use of mocking where necessary, as well as integration testing to ensure robust and reliable software performance.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and helping to establish and maintain engineering standards within the team.
- Consistently adhere to company policies, standards, and procedures while performing all job duties.
- Take on additional responsibilities and tasks as assigned to support team and company objectives.

Required Qualifications
- Proven experience with Ruby on Rails development, with a strong emphasis on Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture and object-oriented programming principles.
- Solid understanding of Agile development processes and engineering best practices, including continuous integration and comprehensive unit testing.
- Awareness of performance optimization and security considerations in the design and development of web-based applications.
- Strong technical judgment to effectively evaluate when to use off-the-shelf solutions versus custom-built software components.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
- High energy and strong motivation to meet project deadlines and deliver quality results consistently.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
While not explicitly listed, candidates who demonstrate leadership qualities, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a passion for continuous learning will thrive in this role. Our company values a collaborative culture and offers opportunities for professional development and career growth.

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This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Ruby on Rails engineer who is eager to influence engineering practices and contribute to the success of a dynamic web development team. If you are driven by technical excellence and enjoy mentoring others, we encourage you to apply.