Skills

Communication Leadership Java JavaScript Ruby Test Scrum Architecture angular Software Development Agile Microservices

Job Specifications

Job Title: Ruby Developer (Junior to Mid-Level)

Type: Contract-to-Hire

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Onsite, 5 days per week)

Industry: Consulting – Financial Services

Job Summary

We are seeking a Ruby Developer with 2–5 years of hands-on development experience to join our consulting team supporting financial services clients. This is a contract-to-hire role based in Pittsburgh, PA, requiring onsite presence five days per week. The ideal candidate is passionate about building scalable, high-performing applications, has strong fundamentals in software development, and thrives in an Agile, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Work within a Scrum team of 8+ developers, focusing on service delivery, resiliency, and interoperability within a middle-office platform.
Collaborate with other technologists to leverage and contribute reusable code and services.
Develop subject matter expertise in one or more functional areas.
Drive the design of scalable, high-performing, and robust applications.
Participate in design/code reviews with senior staff, representing software and technical decisions.
Assist tech leadership in shaping best practices for developing, sharing, and continuously improving the software platform.

Qualifications / Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline or 5+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable
2–5 years of hands-on development experience in backend development using Ruby; familiarity with additional languages such as Java, JavaScript, or Angular is a plus.
Experience with the Rails application framework and containerization.
Solid fundamentals in Data Structures, Algorithms, and Object-Oriented Design.
Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) using RSpec.
Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies, tools, and processes.
Understanding of architectural patterns, including Microservices architecture.
Knowledge of the Securities or Financial Services domain is a plus.

Skills & Attributes

Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Passion for learning and applying new technologies.
Detail-oriented and committed to producing high-quality, maintainable code.

About the Company

Tier4 Group is a women-owned and diversity-certified technology Talent, Professional Services, Advisory, and Information Security firm with a national reach. Whether an organization needs to hire a Software Developer or CTO, leverage our experienced team of consulting resources to complete an IT project and assessment, or secure its business through a comprehensive range of cybersecurity products and services, Tier4 Group's award-winning team has the resources in place to meet these needs with flexibility and superior servic... Know more