Ruby-Developer - REMOTE - UN-agency-client - EN-speaking

We are looking for one "remote Ruby-Developer" to start ON SHORT NOTICE an initial contract until 31-DEC-2024 (extensions possible) for an international Org' -client in ROME, where 100% REMOTE work is possible. Possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability. English speaking environment.

• Our client is an international organisation in Rome and a great reference in any CV!
• 100% Off-site/Off-shore. A competitive rate will increase chances to be selected.
• Please note that we are looking for candidates who can start immediately.

TASKS

You will be responsible for Ruby on Rails/web application development, maintenance and for the development of change requests, supporting business objectives while providing expertise in software development life cycle phases from design to testing. Specifically, you will:

• Gather and analyze functional requirements from end-users and business analysts for new or enhancements for production systems
• Design and implement new Ruby on Rails web application
• Provide expertise and support on bug fixing and minor change requests of live web applications developed in house
• Continue iterative improvements of Ruby on Rails applications
• Provide technical knowledge in engineering, releasing and maintaining web-based enterprise applications
• Update the IT Knowledge Base, ensuring application documentation is up-to-date and available
• Any other support duties as required

SKILLS

• The consultant must have minimum 6 years enterprise development experience, of which 2 years of experience will be with the Ruby on Rails Development Framework using Behaviour/Test Driven Development methodology.
• The consultant must have built APIs for Ruby on Rails applications. Participation in open source projects is desirable.
• University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline
• At least six years of professional work experience
• Experience of managing support tickets, providing feeding, ensuring efficient turnaround of issues.
• Excellent development skills in Ruby on Rails and other web technology platforms
• Solid UNIX Systems Administration skills
• Container architecture such as Kubernetes
• Design and debugging of TCP/IP(v4) networks
• Configuration Management
• Virtualization with VMware ESX
• PostgreSQL 9.x administration
• Knowledge of GIT versioning systems
• Nginx/haproxy
• Operating Systems: Mac OSX, Linux, Windows
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English essential.

AWARD & OTHERS

• The applicants attention is drawn to the important role that the curriculum vitae plays in the evaluation.
• Curriculum vitae shall illustrate the specific skills relevant to this request.
• We would like to receive CVs of suitable candidates together with pricing quotations, based on a daily net rate for off-site work.
• Please apply when you are available immediately or on short notice (and Full-time).
• Please respect, that I am NOT working with agencies/companies.
• The latest deadline to provide any relevant CVs is by 18-OCT (COB), indicating candidates' daily offsite rate and availability.
• Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a 15 minutes coding exercise to evaluate their Ruby on Rails skills in the interview.
• Only profiles fully matching the requirements will be taken into consideration and you will be contacted only in the event that a potential candidate(s) is/are selected for a test/interview. CVs needs to include details of what the candidates actually worked on as part of their prior experience - listing role or project titles is not useful in the evaluation of their knowledge or experience.

PROVIDER

infom consulting is an owner-managed business and consulting firm in Germany. The company supports large corporations and larger SMEs across Europe. Our IT experts are realising projects for the European Institutions, United Nations agencies, International Organisations and multinational companies across the EU.

TO DO - QUESTIONS

1. INTRO': Can you please provide a 3-4 sentences summary how you fit It's a kind of Intro' to be used for your presentation to the UN-client, which will help a lot.
2. RATE(S): Can you tell me your daily rate (all in) in Euro, please? For OFF-site work.
3. CV: Can you send your CV in DOC-format highlighting the specific skills relevant to this request, please?
4. Can you tell me your availability (or notice period), please? We need one single key-consultant, who needs to be available full-time, 8 hrs per working day, Mon-Fri, 40 hrs/week, to work with team.