Ruby Software Developer I

Summary

Join Q-Centrix as a Software Engineer I and contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of applications for our healthcare quality data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build new features, troubleshoot existing code, and ensure high standards of performance, scalability, and security. You will write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, conduct thorough testing, and create comprehensive documentation. Stay current with emerging technologies and participate in agile ceremonies. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience, along with 3+ years of experience in scripting (preferably Ruby), web development frameworks, and software testing. Q-Centrix offers a competitive salary, remote/hybrid flexibility, a generous PTO program, robust benefits, a 401k plan, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent relevant work experience
• 3+ years of at least one scripting language (preferably Ruby)
• 3+ years of experience working with a web development framework (Rails, Django, Symfony, etc.)
• 3+ years of software testing – you know what to test, when and how during the development process
• Deep understanding of the principles of software architecture, particularly object-oriented design
• Experience using version control, ticketing systems, etc
• Proficient in a CLI/POSIX environment
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A passion for learning and improving technical skills
• Able to prioritize tasks, make decisions, and take ownership of your work
• Use independent judgment to analyze and solve problems, determine appropriate solutions, and take the lead on smaller project components

Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, following best practices and coding standards, completing tasks independently and taking a proactive approach to finding solutions to challenges
• Develop new features and improvements based on project requirements, collaborating with product managers and designers but also taking ownership of your work from start to finish
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and help implement new features and updates
• Proactively identify bugs and issues in the software and resolve them through testing and debugging
• Create unit tests, conduct testing, and document solutions and processes for future reference. Ensure code is well-tested and stable before release
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, development practices, and tools. Participate in team learning activities and apply new knowledge to improve your work
• Create and maintain documentation for software systems, including setup guides and technical specifications
• Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives, using insight to assess project needs, fostering collaboration and proactive problem solving

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Ruby on Rails

Benefits

• Remote/hybrid flexibility (depending on location) and a generous Flexible Time Off program with additional paid time for volunteering
• Robust benefits package including medical, vision, dental, health savings accounts, company paid short- and long-term disability, employee assistance program, paid parental leave, life insurance, accident insurance, and other voluntary benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• Opportunities for professional development