Software Engineer - Ruby on Rails

DataDirect Networks; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join their innovative team. This remote role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge web applications using Ruby on Rails, while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will have the opportunity to design, implement, and optimize solutions that power AI and high-performance data storage. With a commitment to customer success and market leadership, this position promises to be both exciting and rewarding for a driven professional eager to make a significant impact in the tech landscape.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in Ruby and Ruby on Rails development.
• Strong understanding of MySQL database design and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable Ruby on Rails applications.
• Optimize MySQL database schemas and queries.

Skills

Ruby

Rails

MySQL

JavaScript

CSS

Linux

Git/Gerrit

Docker

Kubernetes

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Apache

Job description

Software Engineer - Ruby on Rails

Job Locations

US-Remote

Job ID

2025-5245

Name Linked

Remote: US

Country

United States

City

Remote

Worker Type

Regular Full-Time Employee

Overview

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DataDirect Networks (DDN) is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing.

"DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure." - IDC

"The real differentiator is DDN. I never hesitate to recommend DDN. DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environments" - Marc Hamilton, VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIA

DDN is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge data intelligence platform is designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence.

Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management.

Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage.

Job Description

We are seeking a Software Engineer to develop and maintain scalable web applications. The ideal candidate has experience with Ruby, Rails, MySQL, Apache, JavaScript, CSS, Linux, and Git/Gerrit. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize web solutions in a dynamic environment.

This is a remote role with travel (once in a quarter) to Colorado Springs lab.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, maintain, and enhance Ruby on Rails applications.
• Design and optimize MySQL database schemas and queries.
• Configure and maintain Apache web server environments.
• Implement frontend components using JavaScript and CSS.
• Work with Linux-based environments for deployment and server management.
• Use Git/Gerrit for version control, code reviews, and collaboration.
• Ability to understand different frameworks and integration with web application.
• Debug and optimize applications to improve performance and scalability.
• Ensure security best practices are followed in web development.
• Collaborate with other developers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience Proficiency in Ruby and hands-on experience with Ruby on Rails.
• Strong understanding of MySQL, including schema design and query optimization.
• Experience with Apache configuration and web hosting.
• Frontend development skills in JavaScript and CSS.
• Proficient in working on Linux environments for application deployment and system management.
• Proficiency with Git/Gerrit for version control and code review workflows.
• Solid understanding of Docker and kubernetes.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

This position requires overlapping with off-shore team.

DDN

Join our dynamic and driven team, where engineering excellence is at the heart of everything we do. We seek individuals who love to challenge themselves and are fueled by curiosity. Here, you'll have the opportunity to work across various areas of the company, thanks to our flat organizational structure that encourages hands-on involvement and direct contributions to our mission. Leadership is earned by those who take initiative and consistently deliver outstanding results, both in their work ethic and deliverables, making strong prioritization skills essential. Additionally, we value strong communication skills in all our engineers and researchers, as they are crucial for the success of our teams and the company as a whole.

Interview Process: After submitting your application, one of our recruiters will review your resume. If your application passes this stage, you will be invited to a 30-minute interview during which a member of our team will ask some basic questions. If you clear the interview, you will enter the main process, which can consist of up to four interviews in total:

• Coding assessment: Often in a language of your choice.
• Systems design: Translate high-level requirements into a scalable, fault-tolerant service (depending on role).
• Real-time problem-solving: Demonstrate practical skills in a live problem-solving session.
• Meet and greet with the wider team.
• Our goal is to finish the main process in 2-3 weeks at most.

DataDirect Networks (DDN) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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