Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
We are seeking a Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer to join our dynamic team based in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. PosiTrace aims to redefine the GPS tracking industry, providing real-time GPS tracking of vehicles and other mobile assets. We predominantly serve SMB customers in western Canada, with ambitious plans to expand both upmarket and geographically.
Responsibilities
- Develop and support web applications primarily using Ruby on Rails and Angular.
- Design, develop, and test applications in line with company standards and best practices.
- Conduct and facilitate code reviews, ensuring quality and adhering to coding standards.
- Detect and refactor code issues, and uphold architecture standards for high-load systems.
- Handle application deployments and prepare API documentation.
- Employ Git/GitFlow and BitBucket for source code management.
- Accurately estimate task durations, meet set deadlines, and liaise with managers.
- Collaborate with the Product Management team, even interacting directly with clients as needed.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software development.
- Proficient in Ruby on Rails with a proven track record of building high-quality, test-driven production code.
- Advanced written and spoken English.
- Demonstrated experience in web application development.
- Familiarity with designing and implementing scalable/cloud-based architectures for production-grade back-ends.
- Strong experience with database engineering, especially with SQL, managing large relational records, and proficiency in MySQL.
- Development experience in applications using Angular and TypeScript.
- Experience with TDD (RSpec in particular).
- Strong understanding of OOP principles.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with tools and platforms such as Redis, VCR, Capybara, Capistrano, Git, Google Cloud, NewRelic, and CI tools.
- Knowledge of any JavaScript frameworks, such as: Backbone.js, AngularJS, React, EmberJS or similar.
- Understanding and experience in Agile and Scrum methodologies.
- Prior experience working with remote teams.
- Familiarity with ElasticSearch.
- Expertise in building complex systems using microservices and scaling web applications.
- Knowledge of RESTful API design and experience in WebSockets.
We Offer
- Competitive salary, tailored to your expertise.
- Opportunity to explore new technologies and solutions.
- State-of-the-art hardware.
- Professional Growth
- Engage in challenging tasks and innovative projects.
- Attend meetups and events for continuous learning.
- Benefit from an individualized development plan and a mentorship program.
About the Company
Based in our Head Office in Burnaby, PosiTrace aims to redefine the GPS tracking industry. We're a global team on a simple mission: make fleets more profitable. Guided by principles of resilience, innovation, stewardship, and excellence, we're all about delivering value.
We welcome all qualified applicants, prioritizing skills and character.
Ready to dial into your next career stage? Let's talk.