About this role
***To be considered for this position, applicants must also complete the following questionnaire: Full Stack Ruby on Rails Applicant Questionnaire
Job Description for Full Stack Ruby on Rails Engineer
Fortis is a rapidly growing concierge travel and security firm, and we are looking for a talented Full Stack Developer to join our engineering team. We value our outstanding workplace culture, which flows into our passion of caring for ultra-high net worth individuals at the highest possible standard. Fortis is headquartered in Greenville, SC, with global offices in Reno, Nevada, India (Delhi and Bangalore locations), and Hong Kong.
Vision - Inspired by God’s masterful care and working for His glory, Fortis is creating a legendary level of service for secure private travel.
Values - We value welcoming challenges, caring like a 5-star concierge, bringing truth, beauty and goodness into our corner of God’s world, setting the thermostat to joy, and believing we are just getting started.
RoR Job Summary
As a Ruby on Rails Engineer, you’ll work on building and maintaining robust web applications that deliver a real value to our users. We need an experienced developer who can handle both frontend and backend development using Ruby on Rails. You'll be working in a collaborative environment, tackling interesting challenges, and contributing to all aspects of our application development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
• Rails - Develop and maintain Ruby on Rails applications
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement new features
• Test and debug applications to ensure optimal performance
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices
• Handle both frontend and backend development tasks
Requirements:
• Strong experience with Ruby on Rails framework
• Above-average communication skills
• Strong command of the English language, including professional writing and speaking skills, is essential
• Full Stack development experience (frontend and backend)
• Solid understanding of web application architecture
• Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Problem-solving attitude and ability to work in a team
• Familiarity with Git version control
Preferences:
• Experience with Hotwire (Turbo and Stimulus)
• Testing experience with RSpec
• jQuery knowledge (for legacy code maintenance)
• Familiarity with Haml templating (for legacy code maintenance)
• Docker containerization experience
• CSS framework experience with Foundation
• Experience with Tailwind CSS
Qualities We Like to See
• Willingness to continually learn, listen to feedback and take ownership of your goals
• Ability to maintain a calm and respectful demeanor
• Proactive in predicting needs and creating solutions
• Strong technical skills
• Adaptability to change
• Striving to meet and exceed standards
• Ownership of your development and progress
Compensation & Benefits
Fortis is pleased to offer highly competitive wages, healthcare reimbursement, 401K, short-term and long-term disability, generous paid time off and holidays. Our culture is intentional and authentic, and we foster a collaborative work environment of servant-minded people, growth opportunities, and other top-notch perks.