Senior Ruby and Node Developer (Durham, NC)

Job Title: Senior Ruby and Node Developer

Job Description: We are seeking a Senior Ruby and Node Developer with 8+ years of experience in Ruby development and 4+ years of experience working with Node.js. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of software design, architecture, and a passion for refactoring applications to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing back-end systems and ensuring that our applications are built using modern development practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and refactoring of Ruby and Node.js applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Refactor and optimize legacy codebases, improving application performance and simplifying the overall architecture.
• Work on integrating third-party APIs and services within applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Perform code reviews, provide mentorship, and foster a collaborative environment.
• Work on troubleshooting, debugging, and optimizing application performance.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in Ruby on Rails development.
• 4+ years of experience in Node.js development.
• Proven experience in refactoring and optimizing existing applications.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Proficient in working with RESTful APIs, databases (SQL, NoSQL), and server-side technologies.
• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS).
• Experience with automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.