Software Developer - Ruby on Rails

High Tech Genesis; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

High Tech Genesis in Ottawa is looking for a Ruby on Rails Developer to support a federal government project. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in cloud-based applications and Agile development practices.

In this role, you will develop and maintain applications, work with cross-functional teams, and ensure secure coding standards are met. Familiarity with CI/CD tools and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in Agile software development and CI/CD practices.
• Strong proficiency with Ruby on Rails development.
• Minimum 1 year experience in cloud-based software and web application development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain Ruby on Rails applications.
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge transfer.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on cloud-based solutions.

Skills

Agile software development

CI/CD and modern DevOps practices

Ruby on Rails development

Cloud-based software development

Web application development

REST APIs and web services

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Tools

GitLab CI

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

AWS

Azure

GCP

GC Cloud

Job description

WE'RE HIRING!

At HTG, you’ll push boundaries with the latest tech and collaborate with a team that loves what they do. Be part of a design services company that is amongst the companies that lead the world in technology and innovation.

Your next chapter starts here.

We are seeking a Ruby on Rails Developer to support a federal government project in Ottawa. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience building secure, cloud‑based applications within an Agile environment and is comfortable working with modern DevOps and CI/CD practices. This role requires an active Secret Clearance.

In this role, you will:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain Ruby on Rails applications

• Work within an Agile team using short iterations, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps workflows

• Build and support cloud‑based and web‑based software solutions

• Collaborate with developers, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders

• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance

• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge transfer

• Minimum 1 year (within the last 3 years) in: Agile software development, CI/CD and modern DevOps practices, Custom software development in iterative environments

• Minimum 1 year (within the last 5 years) in all of the following: Cloud‑based software development, Web application development, Strong proficiency with Ruby on Rails development

• Experience with REST APIs and web services

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or GC Cloud)

• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)

• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is an asset

• Understanding of secure coding and government security standards

High Tech Genesis Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building inclusive teams where diverse perspectives drive innovation.

We support an accessible recruitment process and are happy to provide accommodation upon request.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada, and resumes should be submitted in Microsoft Word format.