Software Developer - Ruby on Rails - Professional III

National Renewable Energy Laboratory; United States; Remote; USD 81,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading laboratory focused on advancing renewable energy solutions as a Software Developer specializing in Ruby on Rails. You will support mission-critical operations and lead the development of innovative applications while mentoring team members. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to significant energy innovations in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pension benefits

403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Personal time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience developing web applications.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Expert level knowledge in Git, Jenkins, and Agile frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop applications for energy efficiency and renewable technologies.
• Mentorship and team collaboration.
• Manage and enhance systems within services-oriented architecture.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Analytical Techniques

Advanced Programming

Design and Analysis

Education

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree

Relevant Master's Degree

Relevant PhD

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Jira

HTML

JavaScript

CSS/SASS

Postgres

MySQL

Oracle

Job description

Posting Title Software Developer - Ruby on Rails - Professional III

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Location Remote

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Position Type Regular

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Hours Per Week 40

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Working at NREL

Join the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (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.

Learn about NREL’s critical objectives: NREL's Mission and Vision.

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.

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Basic Qualifications Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 3 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant PhD or equivalent relevant education/experience. Complete understanding and wide application of principles, concepts and techniques in specific field. General knowledge of related IS disciplines. Strong leadership and project management skills. Skilled in analytical techniques, practices and problem solving. Advanced programming, design and analysis abilities with various computer software programs and information systems.

* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

5 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

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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 III / Annual Salary Range: $81,500 - $146,700

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 Requirement 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. Drug Free Workplace

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.

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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.

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