Ruby on Rails Developer

Job Description
The Web Developer will be primarily responsible for developing and maintaining rich Internet applications in a Portal framework.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work with Web Developers, Database Developers, Business Analysts and other departments to architect and implement new functionality.
• Propose new project features and website functionality.
• Effectively handle multiple concurrent projects.
• Lead projects to develop multi-tier web-based applications and communicate technical parameters and constraints to relevant teams.
• Create web based applications from business specifications that meet brand guidelines
• Architect and build websites that are cross-browser and cross-platform compliant
• Assist with planning and development of new user interfaces for web based tools.

Qualifications
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related field of study or relevant work experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the field of web development.
• Demonstrated history of staying current with new technologies and skills.

REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:
• Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to analyze and resolve complex issues
• Experience with version control systems
• Experience developing on a full project life cycle, from requirements to delivery
• Server side scripting experience with Ruby on Rails
• Experience with test driven development and deployment tools
• Experience with AJAX and related technologies including CSS and JavaScript
• Must be very experienced with at least one JavaScript framework.
• Understanding of Object Oriented programming techniques
• Experience working within a multi-tiered web application framework
• Experience with developing and integrating REST web API’s
• Experience creating web pages using standards compliant XHTML and HTML5
• Knowledge of relational databases and strong SQL data access skills
MUST HAVE'S:
• 5+ years of development experience
• 2+ years of Ruby experience
• TDD (Test Driven Development
• Experience with GitHub is preferred but not required

Additional Information
Direct Hire, Permanent Position.