Web Developer (Ruby on Rails) - WD 26-02611

The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize platform capabilities, resolve technical issues, and implement new features aligned with evolving business and user needs., * Upgrade the platform to the latest version to enable improved functionality and performance

• Develop and enhance features such as taxonomy-based categorization, filtering, and sorting
• Implement bulk actions and automation tools to improve operational efficiency
• Enhance accessibility features, including support for alt text in embedded media
• Customize and improve UI components, navigation, and menu structures

Customization & Feature Improvements

• Configure and customize modules related to proposals, participatory processes, and accountability tracking
• Improve usability of group and collaboration features
• Build user-facing dashboards and usage analytics views
• Create and maintain translation and nomenclature rules

Bug Fixing & Optimization

• Identify and resolve bugs across multiple platform areas, including:

• User account creation and authentication
• Image uploads and rendering
• Export functionality and outbound links
• Performance issues and race conditions

• Optimize application performance and ensure system stability

Collaboration & Technical Delivery

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and scalable solutions
• Collaborate with developers, designers, and stakeholders in an Agile environment
• Conduct code reviews and maintain clean, well-documented code
• Support deployment, CI/CD processes, and cloud environments as needed

• Minimum 4+ years of experience with Ruby on Rails
• Minimum 4+ years of experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Minimum 4+ years of front-end development experience (JavaScript, CSS)
• Experience working in collaborative development teams (developers, PMs, designers)
• Ability to quickly onboard and adapt to new platforms and technologies
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Portfolio or GitHub link required, * Experience working in Agile / iterative development environments
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS)
• Familiarity with open-source frameworks or civic tech platforms
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and environment management, * Full-stack web development (Ruby on Rails + Frontend technologies)
• Application architecture and modular development
• Performance optimization and debugging
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Attention to detail and code quality