Ruby On Rails Developer

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About GUS Education India (GEI)

• GUS Education India (GEI) is the education arm of Global University Systems, a leading European Education conglomerate. Established in 2017, GEI boasts a portfolio of over 35 Institutions and collaborates with prestigious universities and institutions worldwide, offering educational services that enhance their operations and impact.

Job Purpose

• Develop, upgrade, and deploy Canvas LMS instances to meet the needs of our educational institutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, academic staff, and external vendors to ensure seamless integration and functionality of Canvas LMS.
• Customize and extend Canvas LMS features to enhance the user experience for admissions students and faculty.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to Canvas LMS.
• Maintain and update documentation related to Canvas LMS configurations, customizations, and integrations.
• Provide training and support to end-users on Canvas LMS functionalities and best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest developments and updates in Canvas LMS and related technologies.

Desired Profile

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in the development, upgrade, and deployment of Canvas LMS.
• Experience in higher education or a related domain is preferred

Skills

• Strong knowledge of Canvas LMS architecture, APIs, and integration capabilities with Student Management System (SMS)
• Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, and Ruby.
• Experience with AWS cloud platform.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desired Experience

• Exposure to other Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Moodle or Blackboard.
• Certification in Canvas LMS or related technologies.

Key Accountability - Actions

Front-End Development

• Design and develop responsive, user-friendly interfaces using technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks (React).
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and optimize the application for performance and scalability.

Back-End Development

• Build server-side logic and database architecture using technologies like Ruby, Python and JavaScript
• Design APIs (RESTful, GraphQL) and integrate them with front-end applications.
• Implement security measures such as authentication, authorization, and data protection.

Database Management

• Design, maintain, and optimize relational and NoSQL databases.
• Write efficient queries, optimize database performance, and ensure data integrity and security.

Code Quality and Best Practices

• Write clean, modular, and well-documented code that adheres to coding standards and best practices.
• Conduct regular code reviews and refactor code to maintain performance and scalability.
• Ensure adherence to version control systems and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.

Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams

• Work closely with designers, product managers, and other developers to understand project requirements and translate them into technical implementations.
• Collaborate effectively with DevOps, QA, and other teams to ensure smooth deployment, testing, and delivery of the product.

Testing and Debugging

• Implement unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure software functionality and stability.
• Identify and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, bugs, and security vulnerabilities in both front-end and back-end systems.
• Debug issues across the entire stack, including the server, database, and front-end.

Deployment and Maintenance

• Ensure successful deployment of applications, including setting up servers, cloud infrastructure (AWS), and databases.
• Monitor, maintain, and update applications post-deployment to ensure optimal performance and address security vulnerabilities.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment, testing, and rollback capabilities.

Performance Optimization

• Ensure optimal performance of web applications by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in both client-side and server-side code.
• Implement caching mechanisms, lazy loading, and code splitting for front-end optimization.
• Improve database query efficiency and optimize back-end processes for scalability.

Security and Compliance

• Implement security best practices for both front-end and back-end development, including encryption, secure authentication, and authorization protocols (OAuth, JWT).
• Ensure compliance with relevant data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR) and industry standards.
• Proactively monitor and address security vulnerabilities and apply security patches as needed.