Rails Job

Ruby on Rails Software Engineer

Posted 2 months ago at 05 June 2008

Description:

Join the team that’s transforming the way the world will watch and interact with TV by Pointing and Clicking!

Backchannelmedia’s TV click-through to the Internet solution merges the direct marketing, Internet advertising and TV advertising industries into one platform driven by actual television viewer response results. It allows TV advertisers, broadcasters and other TV content distributors such as cable and satellite operators to measure viewer engagement using the power of the Internet in real time. This is accomplished by inserting bookmarkable elements into commercial spots and in-programming and providing the viewer with the ability to forward them to a customizable portal on the Internet. From that portal, the TV viewer can be directly linked from TV to a deeper branded experience on the Internet.

Summary:
As our Software Engineer, you have a passion for the latest technologies and want to be part of team that has made a commitment to Ruby for the development of backend of systems with multiple web interfaces. You will work to develop Backchannelmedia’s core technology that provides Token Registration and Management and Research Data Access and Analysis.

Job Responsibilities:
• Using Ruby on Rails, develop backend code for Backchannelmedia systems that satisfy business requirements using appropriate tools.
• Maintains and modifies existing applications independently as well as under the direction from senior staff members.
• Performs maintenance programming for existing software versions as well as custom programming as required.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing data architect for Backchannelmedia’s systems.

Qualifications:
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to other technical and non-technical staff members.
• Ability to use open source software such as Apache, Git, Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL.
• A solid working knowledge of *NIX. Knowledge of web programming using either Ruby, PHP, Perl, Java, or other languages.
• Good knowledge of SQL such as joins, aggregates, stored procedures, and data normalization.
• Solid understanding of JavaScript event model, as well as browser compatibility issues.

Education:
• BS/BA in Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum three (3) years experience as Software Developer.

Compensation:
• Competitive starting salary; depending on experience.

Benefits:
• 75% company paid health insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid time off; Three Weeks
• Holiday Pay; Nine Days
• Dental Plan
• Stock Option Plan
• Annual Employee Appreciation “Boat Cruise”
• Employee Referral Program
• Working kitchen with free food and beverages

Backchannelmedia is conveniently located at the intersection of all major public transportation rail lines and highways and is one block from South Station.

Backchannelmedia is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

To apply for this position, use the following: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA8/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BACKCHANNELMEDIA&cws=1&rid=12

Questions? Feel free to email me at:
wduggan@backchannelmedia.com
Wendy Duggan
Director HR

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