Software Developer III, Ruby on Rails

Safe Software Inc; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Software Developer III, specializing in Ruby on Rails and Angular. You'll be part of a dynamic Cloud Applications team, contributing to innovative cloud-based products. This role offers the chance to design and develop new features while maintaining existing functionalities. Enjoy a supportive environment that values your ideas and promotes continuous learning. With flexible working hours and a commitment to work-life balance, you'll thrive in a culture that prioritizes your well-being and professional growth. If you're passionate about coding and eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Health & Wellness Benefits

Paid Volunteer Time

Learning & Career Development Budget

Work-Life Balance Initiatives

Profit Sharing

Complimentary Parking

Bike Storage

Remote Work Options

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong understanding of web design and user experience best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop server-side services and APIs using Ruby on Rails.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver high-quality applications.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

Angular

JavaScript

Object-Oriented Programming

RESTful APIs

Automated Testing

Docker

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

British Columbia
Safe Software Head Office
9639 137A Street
Suite 1200
Surrey, BC V3T0M1, CAN

British Columbia
Safe Software Head Office
9639 137A Street
Suite 1200
Surrey, BC V3T0M1, CAN

Newfoundland - Remote
9639 137A St
Suite 1200
Surrey, BC V3T0M1, CAN

Newfoundland - Remote
9639 137A St
Suite 1200
Surrey, BC V3T0M1, CAN

Alberta - Remote
9639 137A Street
Suite 1200
Surrey, BC V3T0M1, CAN

Alberta - Remote
9639 137A Street
Suite 1200
Surrey, BC V3T0M1, CAN

Manitoba - Remote
9639 137A Street
Suite 1200
Surrey, BC V3T0M1, CAN

Manitoba - Remote
9639 137A Street
Suite 1200
Surrey, BC V3T0M1, CAN

• Location: : This opportunity is available remotely across Canada (excluding Quebec) or can be onsite, hybrid, or remote in Surrey, BC.
  
• Please note that employment is contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks and background checks, including a Canadian criminal background check.

Application Instructions:

• Please upload your application files in PDF format only.

Software Developer III, Ruby on Rails

Safe Software is looking for a Software Developer III, Ruby on Rails, to join our Cloud Applications team and contribute to the development of our cloud-based products: FME Flow Hosted, FME Hub, FME Account and FME AI Service.

About The Team

As a member of our Cloud Applications development team, you will play a big part in designing and developing new features, as well as maintaining existing functionalities in our products. You will primarily work in Ruby (Ruby on Rails) and Typescript (Angular), with a willingness to learn new languages and technologies as needed. You will also contribute to support our live applications.

The team practices Agile development and utilizes Kanban boards to manage their backlog, epics and stories. As a Developer, you will regularly participate in team meetings (stand-ups, planning) and have the chance to voice your ideas and work closely with our Product Manager, UX Designer and QA.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Software Developer II, Full Stack Application, you will:

• Participate in the development of new functionalities by designing and developing server-side services, APIs (Ruby on Rails) and web applications (Angular).
• Participate in every aspect of the development cycle, including refining specifications with the product owner, developing clean and maintainable code, writing unit tests, doing code reviews and maintaining and improving existing code.
• Collaborate, support and share expertise with other team members.
• Work closely with the product owner and design team to deliver a high quality and consistent user experience.
• Maintain and continuously improve the building and delivery of our single page applications to reduce initial page load time and improve performance and responsiveness.
• Investigate, evaluate the impact and resolve anomalies and bugs in live applications.
• Participate in the team’s on-call rotation to support live applications.

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies

Safers come from a variety of backgrounds with a diversity in skills and knowledge. That said, we find that those who are most successful in this role have experience with the following areas.

Required skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a related role.
• Technical Skills:
  • Experience developing applications with Ruby on Rails.
  • Working knowledge of a JavaScript SPA framework (e.g. Angular, React).
  • Experience in writing automated tests (unit, integration).
  • Strong, practical understanding of object-oriented programming languages, RESTful APIs, networking, and relational databases.
  • Experience deploying and managing containerized applications in a cloud environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal - You are confident in your ability to communicate with the team as well as with internal stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills - You are able to organize your time and prioritize tasks efficiently with mature judgment.
• You are passionate about coding and have a curious mind and are keen to learn new tools and technologies.
• You are a critical thinker and seek to solve problems by bringing new ideas forward.
• You are resourceful and able to work well in a team-based environment.

Understanding of common client and server side vulnerabilities (e.g. OWASP Top 10).

Shows interest in web design and best practices for user experience and accessibility.

Previous project or work experience with Angular.

Experience with Docker and deploying applications on Kubernetes.

Experience working with AWS.

What You Can Expect

When you choose a career with Safe Software, you’re also choosing…

• Meaningful Work: Make a profound impact across our business, workplace and data integration product.
• A Supportive Environment: Feel empowered to share your ideas and implement them with high autonomy and team support.
• Social Responsibility: Become part of a team that finds meaningful ways to give back . Take paid time off to volunteer for one of our Safe-organized opportunities that align with our core community initiatives.
• Learning & Career Development: We believe in your continuous learning and growth. Take advantage of an annual learning budget and training programs paid for by Safe.
• Flexible Working Hours: Flexible and remote-friendly work arrangements to fit your lifestyle. Work when you want, and how you want to.
• Work-Life Balance: There's no place for burnout at Safe. Maintain a healthy balance of your personal and work life without splitting yourself in two. Enjoy 3 weeks of vacation to recharge, plus an additional paid 6 seasonal days off per year.
• Health & Wellness: Extended health, dental and counseling benefits from day 1. That’s right, no waiting period.
• Shared Success: Share in Safe’s success with our bi-annual profit sharing and RRSP/TFSA matching program.
• An Accessible Commute: Regardless of your commute method, we’re located close to public transit, and provide complimentary parking and bike storage for our team!

About Safe Software

Safe Software transforms organizations with FME, the only All-Data Any-AI Enterprise Integration Platform connecting all your data, anywhere, at any velocity. With over 30 years of expertise and 25,000+ enterprise customers across 125+ countries, we simplify your data journey, wherever it leads.

Founded in 1993, Safe is headquartered in Surrey, BC with over 200 team members and counting. We’re always looking for talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are determined to learn and grow. Are you ready to join the team?

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Safe Software is an equal opportunity employer and we truly believe that innovation and strength begin with diversity and inclusion. We welcome all candidates regardless of race, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, disability, national or ethnic origin, political belief, religion, or family status. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] .