Ruby Developer - 5mo FTC with possibility of extension
Centorrino Technologies, Australia
Job Description
Welcome to CT, the ultimate destination for tech enthusiasts! We're not just any workplace, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work and ranked 23rd in Australia's Best Workplaces 2022, and now we've been rated as the coolest Best Place to Work in Tech 2023! With a team of over 260 tech wizards, we're constantly pushing the boundaries and working at the forefront of the tech industry in Australia and NZ.
Our CEO, Adam Centorrino, is dedicated to customer service, having won the Customer Service Executive of the Year award twice, and we've also won an incredible 10 consecutive Australian Service Excellence Awards! We're not just focused on our customers, we prioritise our employees too. With flexible work culture, growth opportunities, wellness benefits, and an inclusive workplace culture, we're dedicated to making sure our team members are happy.
Now, enough about us let's talk about you. We're expanding our dream team, and we're on the hunt for a key role to join our Professional Services Team.
Here’s what you’ll be doing:
The Director of National Parks requires the services of aRuby Developer to assist the Biodiversity Informatics team. The Ruby Developer will work with the team to extend an existing Rails application to support entry and updating of additional data types.
We are looking for an experienced Rails/Ruby developer with excellent team work skills, to work full/part (0.6 FTE minimum), onsite at the Australian National Botanic Gardens (Canberra), online/remote, or hybrid.
A knowledge of, or interest in, names and taxonomy of living things would be an advantage but we are keen to hear from candidates who have the ability to listen and respond intelligently to requirements regardless of prior experience in the domain.
For full requirements and selection criteria please refer to the attached statement.
Estimated start date
Monday, 05 February 2024
Initial contract duration
5 months
Extension term
6 months
Number of extensions
1
Location of work
ACT, Offsite
Working arrangements
Full or part time, minimum of 0.6 FTE. Onsite, remote or hybrid working. Meetings online, regular and as required
Requirements
1. Demonstrated prior experience developing high quality online interfaces for data entry and update using the Rails framework. 30%
2. Excellent technical skills including some or all of: Rails, Ruby, Postgresql, JQuery, Bootstrap, Minitest, Git, AWS hosting, Jenkins. 50%
3. Ability to work productively in a small team environment. Willing to explain, listen and discuss code and tasks. Effective written and verbal communication skills. 20%
Desirable criteria
1. Experience or interest in working with biological taxonomy data including names published in accordance with the provisions of the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi and plants (ICN) and the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) would be an advantage.
Benefits
Our company is more than just a workplace, it's a hub of inspiration and creativity where employees love to work! Here's why:
- We offer a wealth of training and development opportunities to help you enhance your skills and achieve your career goals, including a diverse range of courses, certifications, and personalised coaching.
- We care about your physical and mental wellbeing, which is why we offer wellbeing subsidies that provide discounts on gym, yoga, and Pilates memberships.
- We understand that technology is key to your success, which is why we offer cost-price tech discounts so you can stay up-to-date with the latest trends.
- We believe in working hard and playing hard, and foster team bonding through a variety of events that help you connect with your colleagues outside of work.
- We believe in your potential and offer a personalised career and learning plan tailored to your unique goals and aspirations, committed to supporting you in becoming the best version of yourself.
- We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, and prioritise health, wellbeing, and fun in our workplace culture.
When you join Centorrino Technologies, you know you are joining an organisation that is driven by our values and innovation. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where we embrace our individual talents, and our differences. We encourage applications from people of all ages, disabilities, LGBTQI, First Nations