Job Description

About Us

Imagine Your Future with Us! Since 1971, Paychex has been at the forefront of simplifying HR, payroll, and benefits for American businesses. Our digital HR technology and advisory solutions cater to the changing needs of employers and their employees. With our award-winning training and endless opportunities for growth and development, you can build a lifelong career with us. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and innovative culture. Our leaders are here to support your career journey; they and our dedicated employees embody the values that drive us to support each other, our clients, and our communities. Join us to pursue your passion and unleash your potential.

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer 2 to join our dynamic development team. As a Ruby on Rails Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining web applications that serve as the backbone of our business operations.

You will collaborate with other engineers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable Ruby on Rails applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Design robust, scalable, and secure features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Continuous improvement by researching new tools, technologies, and processes.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Mentor junior developers as needed.
• Follow best practices in software engineering and contribute to improving the team’s workflow processes.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of web development experience using Ruby on Rails.
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming.
  • Familiarity with concepts of MVC, RESTful, and ORM.
  • Proficiency in testing frameworks such as RSpec or Minitest.
  • Experience with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
  • Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
  • Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

  Desired Skills:

  • Experience in deploying applications using Docker or Kubernetes.
  • Knowledge of cloud services, preferably AWS.
  • Understanding of microservices architecture and DevOps practices.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
  • Familiarity with endpoint automation using Python/Selenium/Pytest.

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Not sure if you meet every requirement?

At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us. Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.