Subject Matter Expert (SME) Ruby Developer
Published on October 22, 2024
SOFware improves the people systems within organizations that risk their safety to provide ours. We're a Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) government contractor founded by a former SEAL who learned to code and used his skills to raise the bar for government software.
Position Description:
SOFware serves some of the most elite units in the Special Operations and Law Enforcement communities with software and consulting services. We are a small, fast-growing organization in need of people who thrive in dynamic environments and care deeply about serving our clients.
We’re looking for an experienced Ruby on Rails Subject Matter Expert (SME) Software Developer to help our team continue to move forward at full speed to serve our demanding clients with unique, top-quality software products. You’ll enjoy leading a team focused on developing unique solutions to customer challenges by studying information needs, systems flow, data usage, work processes, and--most importantly--by directly conferring with users.
The SME reports directly to the Lead Developer and assumes a leadership role during the Lead Developer’s absence. You’ll provide software development support under minimal direction to all applications maintained and developed by SOFware; this will include being proficient in all aspects of software development and time management.
Responsibilities:
● Performs software development on one or more existing software products as a part of a remote development team
● Leads software development projects and mentors junior developers
● Protects operations and client data by keeping information confidential
● Turns client desires into actionable work units
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
● Growth mindset required. We’re a low-ego team that enjoys learning from each other, so you must be able to give and receive constructive feedback.
● Must thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments
● Proficient in Ruby/Rails, Rspec, Postgresql, Javascript, Git, and Docker. React or other front-end frameworks are a plus.
● Willing to learn and adapt to new technologies/languages/frameworks
● Excellent follow-through—“fire and forget”
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills
● Detail-oriented and capable of completing multiple time-sensitive tasks with minimal direction
● Good documentation skills
SOFware serves some of the most elite units in the Special Operations and Law Enforcement communities with software and consulting services. We are a small, fast-growing organization in need of people who thrive in dynamic environments and care deeply about serving our clients.
We’re looking for an experienced Ruby on Rails Subject Matter Expert (SME) Software Developer to help our team continue to move forward at full speed to serve our demanding clients with unique, top-quality software products. You’ll enjoy leading a team focused on developing unique solutions to customer challenges by studying information needs, systems flow, data usage, work processes, and--most importantly--by directly conferring with users.
The SME reports directly to the Lead Developer and assumes a leadership role during the Lead Developer’s absence. You’ll provide software development support under minimal direction to all applications maintained and developed by SOFware; this will include being proficient in all aspects of software development and time management.
Responsibilities:
● Performs software development on one or more existing software products as a part of a remote development team
● Leads software development projects and mentors junior developers
● Protects operations and client data by keeping information confidential
● Turns client desires into actionable work units
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
● Growth mindset required. We’re a low-ego team that enjoys learning from each other, so you must be able to give and receive constructive feedback.
● Must thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments
● Proficient in Ruby/Rails, Rspec, Postgresql, Javascript, Git, and Docker. React or other front-end frameworks are a plus.
● Willing to learn and adapt to new technologies/languages/frameworks
● Excellent follow-through—“fire and forget”
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills
● Detail-oriented and capable of completing multiple time-sensitive tasks with minimal direction
● Good documentation skills
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should email resume to hr@sofwarellc.com and include the *_Full Job Title_* above in the subject line.