Sr Software Engineer - Ruby on Rails

Clarivate is on the lookout for a Sr Software Engineer – (Ruby on Rails) to join our Patent Service team. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to work with the latest technologies and Cloud-native solutions featuring micro-service and API driven architecture. 
 

The ideal candidate should be eager to learn, equipped with strong analytical thinking skills, and have a passion for staying updated with the latest technological trends. 

About You – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments   

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience developing applications using Ruby on Rails. (Not go beyond 8 years)
• Database: Strong proficiency with MySQL.
• ORM: Extensive experience with Active Record as ORM.
• Legacy Systems: Familiarity with older versions of Ruby on Rails and ability to maintain and upgrade existing systems.
• Skills: Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, MVC architecture, and RESTful design principles.
• Testing: Experience with unit testing or similar testing frameworks.
• Tools: Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git), and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Flexible for switching the programming language.
  Open to learning: is the candidate open to learning new tech - Nodejs or Vuejs? 

It would be great if you have: 

• Understanding of Robotic Process Automation (RPA), considered highly beneficial. 
• Knowledge of Continuous Integration (CI/CD) tools and techniques is desirable. 

What will you be doing in this role?  

Overall, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of the development projects and achieving business objectives through innovative and efficient software development practices.  

• Develop and maintain robust, scalable web applications using Ruby on Rails.
• Design and implement database schemas using MySQL.
• Utilize ActiveRecord for ORM to interact with the database.
• Maintain and improve legacy systems built with older versions of RoR.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization.

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