Senior Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails)- Islamabad

This job opportunity is for an Agnos Healthcare Client listed in Deloitte’s 2021 Technology Fast 500 companies.

ABOUT US

Agnos is a healthcare-focused technology consultancy. We are building solutions that improve the lives of patients and their providers by making empathy central to our design and development. Our partnership with medical practices and other healthcare tech companies has helped raise the bar for product development and service delivery in an industry that is full of untapped opportunities.

One of the services that we provide our clients is Recruiting as a Service where we help our clients create job descriptions, find awesome candidates for these jobs, interview these candidates with our world-class Subject Matter Experts, and then help with hiring and onboarding of the new employees that we helped our client find.

ABOUT THE CLIENT THAT YOU WOULD BE WORKING FOR

Our client is one of the leading healthcare technology companies in the world with a comprehensive suite of proprietary, cloud-based solutions for growing healthcare organizations.

They have been dedicated for years to building apps that empower Healthcare providers to optimize healthcare delivery, reduce operational expenses, increase collections, improve the patient experience, and expand patient access to care. The software is used to serve thousands of clients and millions of patients across all 50 states.

WHAT DOES THIS JOB HOLD FOR YOU? 
 

• Implement real-time, high-performance web applications for desktop and mobile.
• Architect elegant, maintainable, testable solutions to complex technical problems.
• Integrate with third-party platforms and services to pull in auxiliary content, services, and data.
• Tackle performance bottlenecks and drive improvements to the backend and frontend infrastructure.
• Share software development best practices with the team and mentor junior engineers.
• Play an important role in supporting medical providers with technology, services, and solutions that enhance the care experience.
• Learn emerging technologies and offer technical direction and creative solutions to business problems.
• Become a part of a multi-cultural team of over 3000 employees

WHAT YOU BRING

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and maintenance of advanced web applications using the Ruby on Rails framework, as well as for guiding and assisting Associate Engineers.  You will coordinate your daily tasks with your Lead as well as providing regular updates and feedback to your Engineering Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and architecture of complex web applications using Ruby on Rails.
• Mentor and guide associate engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Drive the implementation of innovative features and optimize existing systems for scalability and performance.
• Design and architect robust backend APIs for mobile and web applications.
• Maintain a rigorous testing environment with advanced TDD practices using RSpec.
• Ensure high-quality code and maintain documentation for system architecture and design.
• Proactively manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 5+ years of professional experience in Ruby on Rails development.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with React and frontend integration.
• Extensive professional experience in Ruby on Rails development with React and frontend integration.
• Expertise in RSpec, TDD, and continuous integration practices.
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring junior engineers.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Leadership ability and a team-oriented mindset.
• A commitment to high-quality coding and engineering practices.
• Eagerness to embrace and drive new technologies and methodologies.
• Proficient in system architecture and design principles.
• Excellent communication and collaborative abilities in English.

Tech Stack:

• Languages: Ruby, JavaScript / Typescript / ActionScript
• Frameworks: Ruby On Rails, Sinatra, Adobe Flex, ExpressJS, ReactJS
• Data: PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis, MongoDB, Solr, Elastic Search
• Cloud Providers: Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform
• Additional Technologies: Kafka, NewRelic, Datadog, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, GitHub, Atlassian

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).

BONUS POINTS
 

• Prior experience working in the healthcare industry is an added advantage.