Description
We are looking for one "Ruby on Rails" developer to start in May 2017 a 4 months contract (initial, extensions likely) for an internat.Org'-client in Rome.
Our client is an international organisation and a great reference in any CV! English speaking environment. Our client has a growing portfolio of web applications leveraging Ruby/Rails and other web technologies.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Organizational context
The Information Technology Division (ICT) is responsible for providing information technology solutions and services to support the operations of our client and to ensure that, in fighting rural poverty, our client makes the most effective use of Information and Communications Technology tools and services.
Duties and responsibilities
Under the supervision of the ICT Solutions Coordinator, ICT, and the project manager, the consultant is responsible for Ruby on Rails application development, supporting business objectives while providing expertise in software development life cycle phases from design to testing.
The consultant work as part of team supervising other developers and will design and implement elements of a solution for the ORMS project (ORMS = Operational Results Management System):
- Analyse requirements
- Supervision module
- Integration with existing Ruby on Rails applications, Oracle PeopleSoft and BI, Sharepoint
- Data export
- Graphic design
- Incorporate design assets into the application
Experience: The consultant must have minimum 6 years enterprise development experience, of which 2 years of experience will be with the Ruby on Rails Development Framework using Behaviour/Test Driven Development methodology. The consultant must have built APIs for Ruby on Rails applications. Participation in open source projects is desirable.
Professional requirements
Qualification and experience
- University degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or related discipline with at least five years of professional work experience in Oracle Database, ODI and OBIEE.
- Experience of both designing and executing technical solutions from business requirements.
- Ability to document technical projects.
Technical Requirements:
- Good knowledge of enterprise patterns, Object Oriented Design patterns and programming techniques
- Knowledge of major Agile Project Management techniques (Scrums, XP, etc.)
- Experience in reading and writing main UML diagrams
- Knowledge of GIT versioning systems
- Knowledge of the most used Web development technologies (CSS, Ajax, JavaScript frameworks like EmberJS)
Proven track record in the following technologies:
- Databases: CouchDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle 10g, MS SQL Server
- Operating Systems: Mac OSX, Linux, Windows
Required competencies
- Problem solver - you can propose solutions in a clear and understandable manner to non-technical users. Ability to work with other to brain storm and develop practical and innovative solution
- Team Worker - you develop and maintain a positive relationship with end users; able to consult and deal effectively with all levels of the organization and establish working relations of openness and trust in a multicultural setting
- Planner and Organiser - you prioritize and organize the work for effective resolutions of functional and technical problems
- Performer - you demonstrate success in the design, implementation and quality control of building large applications; and are able to develop clear and concise proposals for system implementation
Languages
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are essential.
Duty station: Rome
Period of assignment: Starting in May 2017 for a duration of 4 months (with possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability)
Award/Others
- The applicants attention is drawn to the important role that the curriculum vitae plays in the evaluation. Curriculum vitae shall illustrate the specific skills relevant to this request.
- We would like to receive CVs of suitable candidates together with pricing quotations, based on a daily net rate including travel costs for the services described.
- Place of Work: 100% on-site in Rome.
Provider
infom consulting is an owner-managed business and consulting firm in Germany. The company supports large corporations and larger SMEs across Europe. Our IT experts are realising projects for the European Institutions, United Nations agencies, International Organisations and multinational companies across the EU.