Software Engineer

Code Without Borders, Create Without Limits

Ready to make your mark on the global tech stage? Turn your skills into global impact-no passport required. This is your chance to work with international teams, innovate on a global scale, and create technology that drives real change. Build, learn, and grow beyond borders while enjoying the comfort and freedom of working from home in Colombia.

Job Description

As a Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications that bring business strategies to life. You'll build scalable systems, collaborate across teams, and deliver efficient, well-documented solutions that support global projects from your home office.

Job Overview

Employment type: Indefinite Term Type Contract

Shift: Day Shift, Weekends Off

Work setup: Work From Home - Colombia

Exciting Perks Await!

• 5-day work week
• Weekends off
• Work from home arrangement
• 20 vacation days in total
• Prepaid medicine
• Fully customized Emapta laptop and peripherals
• Indefinite term type contract
• Direct exposure to our clients
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment
• Prime office locations - Bogotá and Medellín
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit https://bit.ly/EmaptaTrainingCalendar)

The Qualifications We Seek

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required.

Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Ruby on Rails (version 4/5) development - required
• 1-3 years of experience as a Software Engineer or in a similar technical capacity, or equivalent education and experience
• 3+ years of front-end development experience using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like Angular or React
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and system integration
• Proficiency in tools and technologies such as Delayed Jobs, Bootstrap, GitHub, and PostgreSQL
• Experience working with the Microsoft framework and SQL databases
• Strong knowledge of testing tools like Rspec and Cucumber
• Willingness to work project-based under a night shift schedule - non-negotiable

Your Daily Tasks

• Build new features from the product roadmap using efficient Ruby code and design patterns
• Maintain and improve existing code, tests, and features
• Work with third-party software, including SOAP and REST APIs
• Plan and develop efficient UX/UI for new and existing features
• Design, develop, and implement enterprise-scale solutions to support business strategies and goals
• Apply modern principles, methodologies, tools, and processes to launch new business capabilities
• Collaborate with a team of professionals to set specifications for new applications
• Write high-quality, well-documented code to develop complete applications on schedule
• Design creative prototypes according to specifications
• Perform unit and integration testing before launch
• Conduct functional and non-functional testing
• Perform design and code reviews of developed software
• Provide fixes for both development and maintenance change requests
• Integrate applications with third-party products and existing IT infrastructure
• Support clients during User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Provide high-value consulting services
• Continuously enhance technical skills and expertise on new products and versions
• Communicate with business analysts to fully understand requirements, provide feedback, and request clarifications as needed
• Review requirements and data models and translate them into responsible applications and architecture
• Track and resolve software defects

About the Client

Empowering Growth Through People and Technology

G&A Partners is a leading professional employer organization (PEO) that helps businesses grow by streamlining HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance services. With over two decades of experience, they combine advanced technology with personalized support to simplify workforce management. Their mission: to empower organizations and professionals to focus on what they do best - building success stories.

Welcome to Emapta Colombia!

At Emapta, you're not just joining an industry-leading outsourcing provider; you're becoming part of a community that celebrates the rich cultural tapestry of Colombia. Our track record of success and diverse international clientele across various industries provide a solid foundation for your career. With over 1,000 global partners preferring to open remote jobs in the country, our vision is to help you and thousands more Colombians reach your full potential and dreams without the need to leave the country and work abroad.

Join forces with passionate professionals who share the desire to make a meaningful impact through premium global opportunities, all at your fingertips. Emapta isn't just a company; it's a community that values the balance between work and life. Start a truly exciting journey with us and discover how your talent can flourish in a setting that celebrates the spirit of Latin America.

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