Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

Join our dynamic LabIS team as a Senior Rails Developer at Sonic Healthcare USA, the world's largest medical laboratory and the third largest in the United States. We are at the forefront of revolutionizing technology in healthcare, and are excited to introduce our cutting-edge web application, LabIS. This innovative platform is set to become the gold standard in workflow and information management, streamlining lab operations across all our facilities. Be part of this transformative journey and help us lead the way in medical technology!

Locations

• Dallas, TX
• Austin, TX
• Remote - US

Challenges you can work on

• Greenfield development of an enterprise laboratory information system
• Architect a multi-tenant application environment to reach new lines of business
• Developer for automated environment deployment solutions (Kubernetes, Jenkins, S3)
• Develop features that will drive our business through real-time feedback loops

Technologies we use

• Ruby on Rails, ActiveRecord with PostgreSQL and MySQL, BDD/TDD using Capybara with RSpec and Cucumber

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain back end solutions using Ruby on Rails framework:
  • Follow team standards for development practices.
  • Provide appropriate documentation of development work
  • Perform Ruby migration tasks to upgrade to version 3.x.
  • Conduct Rails migration activities to upgrade to version 7.x.

• Implement Test Driven Development (TDD) approach using RSpec to ensure code quality and reliability:
  • Apply Test Driven Development practices to compose unit and integration tests, ensuring proper functionality and stability.
  • Deliver clean, readable code that meets requirements.
  • Work diligently to provide maximum test coverage.

• Planning and Design:
  • Collaborate with front end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
  • Utilize PostgreSQL and MySQL databases for data storage and retrieval.
  • Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Ruby code.

• Support and Maintenance:
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues across the full stack, including front end and back end components.
  • Work with support teams to understand and triage defects as they arise.
  • Be available to address emergency issues in a 24/7 healthcare environment.

• Culture and Team Development:
  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
  • Maintain a focus on breaking down silos.
  • Ensure that all data communications are secure as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996.
  • Able to work in a highly secured development environment.

Requirements

• 4+ years of Rails development experience
• Excellent problem solver, with a focus on team success
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work cross-functionally across multiple teams
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment
• Advanced knowledge of various SQL languages and Git

Nice to haves

• Experience with React
• Experience with FactoryBot/FFaker
• Experience with Legacy Rails Upgrade

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Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.