Software Engineer
Job Description
- Upgrade outdated Ruby on Rails components to the latest versions to ensure compatibility with modern frameworks and business requirements.
- Refactor legacy code to improve maintainability, performance, and alignment with business processes.
- Integrate modern frameworks like Ruby on Rails 6 and other tools to enhance functionality and responsiveness to business needs.
- Conduct performance testing and optimization to ensure applications meet both technical and business throughput goals.
- Identify and address bottlenecks to improve response times, enhancing customer and operational outcomes.
- Implement caching strategies and other performance improvements to optimize the experience for both users and the system.
- Ensure all applications meet the latest security standards and align with the Laboratory's business and compliance needs.
- Implement advanced security features such as WS-Security, OAuth, and SSO to enable secure business workflows.
- Ruby on Rails
- Kubernetes
- 5 years of software engineering experience
Meet Your Recruiter

Erik Butzen
Technical Recruiter
Erik Butzen is a skilled and compassionate Senior Recruiter passionate about empowering individuals to advance in their careers. With two years of dedicated service at Sterling, Erik has already significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition efforts.
Having honed his expertise over five years in the field of recruiting, Erik possesses a deep understanding of the industry's intricacies. His journey began with the desire to assist individuals in finding opportunities that would propel their professional growth forward.
As a Senior Recruiter, Erik takes great pride in his ability to help people make meaningful advancements in their careers. Whether it's guiding a candidate through the interview process, providing valuable insights into the job market, or matching the right talent with the perfect role, Erik is committed to positively impacting the lives of those he interacts with.
One of Erik's most valuable pieces of advice to both hiring managers and fellow recruiters is to ask a lot of questions. Understanding the needs and expectations of both candidates and employers is essential to finding the best fit for both parties.