Ruby on Rails Developer

Description

The Senior Software Engineer participates in the design, development, documentation, analysis, creation, testing and modification of computer systems and programs based on and related to system design specifications at YellowPages.com. He/she is expected to be highly skilled and proficient in the theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge related to computer systems, analysis, programming and software engineering while working independently and without close supervision. Senior Software Engineer is expected to deliver results and innovation in Data Processing and ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load), systems design, architecture, and implementation, information delivery, Data management and also, he/she will be expected to be able to work well in a team environment. Responsibilities Define, design, and implement solutions for highperformance systems using data processing applications, home grown tools, unix tools (Ruby, Perl, Shell Scripting, Java), and other emerging technologies (ie. Hadoop) Develop prototypes rapidly for evaluation and validation purposes Define, design, and implement databases and database changes to support new features and enhancements. Document code and system designs Provide application support and systems maintenance Perform research and analysis on needs and possibilities Lead and mentor junior staff members Play an active role in discussing the evolution of the product Develop deep expertise in multiple areas Keep abreast of latest technologies and trends Qualifications Minimum of 6 years experience. High level of proficiency in basic computer skills with a passion for technology Strong problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities Ability to learn new skills quickly with minimal guidance Dedicated to achieving project schedules and milestones Ability to work in a team environment with aggressive deadlines and multiple priorities while staying a team player Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills Strong attention to detail Self starter able to work with minimal supervision Strong database knowledge and SQL language, especially Oracle, Postgres, and MySql Fluent in multiple programming languages and ability to learn new ones easily Strong experience with Ruby, Perl, Shell Scripting, java, and Linux/Unix, Hadoop. Large scale datasets and optimizations.