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Sr. Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails) Vertafore, Inc.
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Vertafore is hiring a Senior Software Engineer expert in Ruby on Rails to join a small, entrepreneurial team developing web applications for the P&C insurance space. Opportunity to scale back end, work on rails applications and some UI work.Who are you?
You are either an expert or want to be an expert with Ruby On Rails software development. You understand relational databases and have worked with MySQL, Postgres, or Microsoft SQL Server. You know Javascript, CSS, XML, XSLT, and RESTful web services.
You've worked on a scrum team and know how to write unit tests. You have delivered a commercial web-based product or you're willing to learn how to do it quickly.
You enjoy working on small teams and you know how to quickly get things done without someone holding your hand and guiding you step by step
You're excited about working on an application that customers want to buy because it makes their business more efficient.
You like the idea of being on a small and flexible startup like team with the stability and benefits of a large and profitable software company.
You're not afraid of working on software that is critical to the operation of a customer's business.
Bonus points if you also have an eye for design and you know how to make easy to use web 2.0 interfaces.
Professional and Technical Competencies
Ruby on Rails, Javascript/JQuery, CSS, XML, git.
Experience with MySQL, Postgres or other relational databases.
Multi-browser commercial web application development
Performs complex product design, system analysis, and programming activities on web software which may require some research.
Performs design, implementation and maintenance of complex, multiple product modules/sub-systems.
Conducts the unit testing and integration testing for functionality and limits.
Performs complex bug verification, release testing and beta support for assigned products. Researches problems discovered by QA or product support.
Develops solutions to problems.
Researches and understands the marketing requirements for a product, including target environment, performance criteria and competitive issues.
Experience
6-8 years of technical experience in commercial software development.
2 years in web application development.
Thorough technical knowledge in web-based software development methodologies, design and implementation.
Excellent analytical and design skills at multiple product level.
Excellent skills in research, project planning and implementation.
General understanding of scrum development process.
Awareness of business issues as they impact overall project plans.
Good communications and interpersonal skills.
Advanced PC or Mac skills.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in software engineering or computer science.
Vertafore Company Overview
Vertafore, Inc. is a leading provider of software and information to the insurance industry including independent agents, brokers, MGAs, carriers and reinsurers. For more than 30 years, Vertafore has leveraged a unique industry presence to deliver meaningful solutions?powerful technology, critical information and robust insights to help organizations effectively respond to business challenges and capture new opportunities. Vertafore solutions have helped more than 17,000 customers and 500,000 end users gain a competitive advantage to accelerate their business performance.
Currently, over 1,200 employees nationwide, with continued growth plans well into the future. Our corporate headquarters are in Bothell, WA with offices nationwide. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages along with 18 days PTO/10 paid holidays, free parking and company sport teams and much more. A big advocate of training, development and promoting from within, we have a vested interest in our employees.
Vertafore is privately held by TPG Capital, the global buyout group of TPG, a leading private investment firm with a long-standing global presence. Founded in 1992, TPG Capital has $48 billion of assets under management and has extensive experience with global public and private investments executed through leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, spinouts, growth investments, joint ventures and restructurings.
| Location: | Bothell, WA United States |
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THIS JOB HAS EXPIRED
Vertafore, Inc.
Investors: JMI EquityAll Jobs: at Vertafore, Inc.
| Web Site: | www.vertafore.com |
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| Headquarters: | 00000 United States |
| Industry: | Financial Services |
