Ruby on Rails Developer needed in NYC My client, an upscale online retailer, comparable in some ways to the Gilt Group, is in need of Ruby on Rail Developers. They are re-platforming their applications. It is all new Ruby-on-Rails development. They are embracing Heroku (http://www.heroku.com/<http://www.linkedin.com/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eheroku%2Ecom%2F&urlhash=1dOO&_t=tracking_anet>), a Salesforce.com product and are working closely with Saleforce.com. In addition to the core-business applications, it will entail mobile, gaming and social components. The proper spec follows: Under the supervision of the Director of Web Development, with latitude for independent judgment, action and decision making, this position is responsible for development, deployment, and maintaining critical high-availability Web applications. This is a hands-on role that will work in a challenging, innovative and friendly environment utilizing the latest Rails standards and technology for a ground-breaking web application. The ideal candidate has great written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, is technically progressive and abundantly creative. Candidates should enjoy working with an innovative team, fast paced and progressive company. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Developing RoR customer facing applications, which meet the requirements outlined in our application development specification • Iterative Development using TDD • Ability to lead or act independently • Monitor programs and program data to ensure applications are running as expected • Review development specifications and make recommendations on process improvements • Ensure data security for websites and company owned data and keep Director advised of any suspicious or potentially dangerous issues. • Attends meetings applicable to Web Development Technologies as needed. REQUIRED SKILLS: • Bachelors degree in computer science or related work experience • 3+ Years of experience with Rails 2.0/3.0 • 5+ Years building web based applications • Strength in all the Rails migrations, active record • Experience in front end technologies such as jQuery or Mootools, CSS, HTML • Direct experience with Postgres, MYSQL, or other SQL databases. • Experience with version (svn, git, mercurial) • Performs other related work, tasks, and projects as assigned by the Director of Web Development EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED: • B.S. in computer science or equivalent experience • Proven track record of continuous innovation, latest trends, and latest development methodologies • Significant experience with web using a variety of languages and tools • Ability to work in an open team environment using Agile development methodologies • Highly motivated and passionate about software; you take pride in what you do • Strong organizational and management skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Your Github account; show us your projects! PREFERRED: • Experience with developing commercial software product • Strong Experience with Heroku • Mobile development experience a plus • Multi-lingual Robert Schaffer Client Relationship Manager Staff IT, Inc. 212-338-9595 rschaffer-TZ9d/vVE+kuQ4c2RMeQZew@public.gmane.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. To post to this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFF+G/Ez6ZCGd0@public.gmane.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rubyonrails-talk/-/1U_7TRKCNfgJ. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.