Software Engineer - Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Lemont, IL 60439
About the Job
Title: Software Engineer
Type of Role: 1 year minimum contract
Location: REMOTE
$$$: $50-70/hr
Benefits: Vision/Medical/Dental/ESOP
We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join a renowned national government research facility on a long-term contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects within a stable and prestigious organization. The role offers immediate benefits, and you'll be wearing many different hats as you collaborate with a dynamic team. Your work will support critical research initiatives, and you'll have the chance to work on a variety of technologies and projects. If you're looking for a stable, long-term position with immediate benefits and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, this could be the perfect fit for you.
Job Duties:
- Upgrade outdated Ruby on Rails components to the latest versions to ensure compatibility with modern frameworks and business requirements.
- Refactor legacy code to improve maintainability, performance, and alignment with business processes.
- Integrate modern frameworks like Ruby on Rails 6 and other tools to enhance functionality and responsiveness to business needs.
- Conduct performance testing and optimization to ensure applications meet both technical and business throughput goals.
- Identify and address bottlenecks to improve response times, enhancing customer and operational outcomes.
- Implement caching strategies and other performance improvements to optimize the experience for both users and the system.
- Ensure all applications meet the latest security standards and align with the Laboratory's business and compliance needs.
- Implement advanced security features such as WS-Security, OAuth, and SSO to enable secure business workflows.
What Is Needed?
- Ruby on Rails
- Kubernetes
- 5 years of software engineering experience
Source : Sterling Engineering, Inc.