Software Developer - Ruby on Rails

National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Myrtle Point (OR); Remote; USD 97,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy research laboratory is seeking a Software Developer skilled in Ruby on Rails to enhance software solutions for energy efficiency and renewable technologies. Candidates should possess extensive experience in web application development and relational databases. This full-time position offers remote work options and a competitive salary range of $97,800 - $176,000. Join a mission-driven team committed to advancing sustainable energy solutions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pension benefits

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.
• Excellent leadership and project management skills.
• Extensive programming and architecture abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of custom software solutions.
• Play critical role in team building and mentorship.
• Support laboratory’s operations in renewable energy technology.

Skills

Developing commercial quality web applications

Extensive use of HTML, AJAX, JavaScript, SASS, jQuery, Materialize, Bootstrap

Working with relational databases such as Postgres, MySQL, Oracle

Front-end experience with css/sass

Expert-level Git, Jenkins and Jira

Understanding and use of at least two Agile frameworks

Education

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree

Relevant Master’s Degree

Relevant PhD

Job description

Job Details

Posting Title Software Developer - Ruby on Rails

Location Remote

Position Type Regular

Hours Per Week 40

Working at NREL

Join NREL, where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NREL stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.

At NREL, you’ll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.

Job Description

NREL is currently seeking an experienced Software Developer to join our Ruby on Rails development team. The applications we build support the laboratory’s operations in support of our mission of advancing the science and engineering of energy efficiency, sustainable transportation, and renewable power technologies. This candidate will play a critical role in the design and development of custom solutions as well as team building and mentorship.

Technically, the candidate has technical knowledge of all layers in a Ruby on Rails n-tier solution, relational database concepts, test frameworks, and has experience designing and operating in a services-oriented architecture.

Basic Qualifications

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master’s Degree and 7 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant PhD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Applies extensive IS expertise in specific field and has full knowledge of related disciplines. Evaluates new hardware, software, systems tools and applications and makes procurement recommendations. Excellent leadership and project management skills. Skilled in analytical techniques, practices and problem solving. Extensive programming and architecture abilities with various computer software programs and information systems.

* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

7 or more years’ experience in the following:

• Developing commercial quality web applications.
• Extensive use of HTML, AJAX, JavaScript, SASS, jQuery, Materialize, Bootstrap.
• Working with relational databases such as Postgres, MySQL, Oracle etc.

3 or more year’s experience in the following:

• Front-end experience with css/sass.
• Expert-level Git, Jenkins and Jira.
• Understanding and use of at least two Agile frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Application Submission Window

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)

Job Profile: IT Professional IV / Annual Salary Range: $97,800 - $176,000

NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits Summary

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement-based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.

* Based on eligibility rules

Badging and Drug Free Workplace

NREL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation.

NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants. E-Verify is used in the hiring process for right-to-work verification. More information about E-Verify is available at the U.S. DHS website.

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