About Us:
OptionMetrics, headquartered in New York, NY. is a dynamic and innovative technology company, a trusted provider of financial information and research derived from the option markets. We are at the forefront of developing solutions that empower businesses. Our commitment to excellence, coupled with a collaborative, forward-thinking culture, has made us the preferred choice for top-tier talent. Our data and analytics models are utilized by over 350 investment banks, hedge funds, asset management firms, and academic institutions globally, solidifying our position as a leader in the industry.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a talented Ruby on Rails Developer to join our team. As a Ruby on Rails Developer at OptionMetrics you will be a crucial part of our software development efforts, working on exciting projects that impact our clients. Your expertise in Ruby on Rails and passion for clean, efficient code will drive our success.
Responsibilities
- Ruby on Rails Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, and maintain Ruby on Rails based applications, ensuring high performance, security, and scalability.
- Code Optimization: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient Ruby on Rails code while adhering to best practices and coding standards.
- Problem Solving: Analyze and troubleshoot technical issues, identifying and implementing effective solutions.
- Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and fellow developers to deliver high-quality software products within project timelines.
- Testing and Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough testing and quality assurance to ensure the reliability and stability of Ruby on Rails applications.
- Documentation: Create and maintain documentation for code, processes, and procedures to facilitate knowledge sharing and future development.
- Continuous Learning: Stay up to date with the latest software developments, trends, and technologies, and share knowledge with the team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Proven experience as a Ruby on Rails Developer with a strong portfolio of relevant projects.
- Proficiency in Ruby on Rails and associated libraries and frameworks.
- Solid understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and database systems (SQL, PostgreSQL).
- Experience with version control systems (Git) and agile development methodologies.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Knowledge of software testing and debugging techniques.
- Experience with front-end technologies and modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js) is a plus.
$40 – $80 an hour
OptionMetrics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further, OptionMetrics will not discriminate against applicants for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co-worker, Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination .
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.