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Ruby on Rails Senior Web Programmer

Company: Georgia Tech Alumni Association

General Information
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Location: Georgia Tech Alumni Association, Atlanta, GA
  • Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000
  • Educational Requirements: Bachelors Degree
Contact Information
  • Name: Ginger Amoni
  • Phone: 404.894.0747
  • Email: ginger.amoni@alumni.gatech.edu
  • Address: Ginger Amoni - ginger.amoni@alumni.gatech.edu
  • Website: http://gtalumni.org

Ruby on Rails Developer needed for Web development in Atlanta, GA.  Great opportunity to build programming skills in a flexible, life-style friendly environment.  Full medical and dental benefits, 3 weeks accrued vacation, 1 week paid vacation at Christmas, and 401K plan with 5% matching.


WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
-       Develop quality solutions built in Ruby, XML, HTTP, and other web technologies that enhance user experience and drive performance.
-       Develop high quality code to effective implement strategies to enhance customer experience.
-       Analyze business needs and create high-level technical design specifications and online solutions.
-       Develop additional features for web-based applications including front-end development, server-side development and database integration.
-       Handle open-ended and dynamic programming tasks and assignments within an agile team environment 
-       Provide guidance for the development of new features, applications and platform utilization  
-       Optimize both code and database schema for speed.  Quickly identify and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks.

 

WHAT YOU NEED:

  • 5+ years Web development experience
  • 2+ years Ruby, Ruby on Rails experience
  • CSS, DHTML
  • Relational Database experience (MySQL, etc)

 

A PLUS TO HAVE:

  • Javascript
  • Git
  • AJAX
  • Smart phone development experience
  • Social networking application development

 

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Be challenged by obstacles; resourceful and able to solve problems in a timely manner
  • Strong communications skills, professional demeanor and the ability to work across the organization
  • Strong attention to detail and code clarity
  • Constant change is the norm, flexibility is key
  • Juggle multiple tasks and function well under pressure

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related degree is preferred
  • 5 years web development experience with at least 2 years of Ruby on Rails experience.

How to Apply: Please email your cover letter and resume to Ginger Amoni at ginger.amoni@alumni.gatech.edu