RoR Developer w Networking Skills
Posted 5 months ago at 16 February 2010
| Company name: | Client in Marin, CA |
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| Location: | Marin, California, USA |
| Email: | Phone: 415-279-7993 |
| URL: | www.saksys.com |
Description:
Hi
We have a sort of hybrid position here. The job entails improving and maintaining a large ecommerce website as well as some back end systems administration.
Ruby on Rails Developer
The Ruby on Rails Developer keeps our sites at peak performance, carries out required maintenance and writes elegant code that powers the expansion of our sites. This position requires a unique person who can not only develop robust web sites and applications, but who can also manage the backend hardware and software that keeps a consumer-focused e-commerce site running. This position reports to the E-Commerce Manager.
Essential Functions of the Job:
System Administrative Function
- Manage and maintain web and database servers.
- Monitor load balancing and server performance; monitor logs; carry out monthly reporting and audits; test security functions and update system patches and software; provide on call maintenance in case of system crashes, power failures etc.
- Work closely with IT department to ensure e-commerce integration with ERP systems.
Web Development Function
- Work with E-Commerce Manager and freelance designers and /or outside agencies to develop new Web sites, micro sites, promotional emails etc.
- Design, code, and test technical solutions to implement new features into existing Web sites.
Degrees/Certificates:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience
Job Experience:
- Minimum 5 years related job experience
- Strong web development experience preferably on large scale e-commerce systems
Required skills:
Position Requirement/Qualifications:
Knowledge:
- Systems Administration experience managing a Linux environment (System includes Apache, Ruby, Mongrel Cluster, mySQL, SSH)
- Experience managing and implementing version control system (CVS, SVN)
- At least 2+ years in RoR development
- Excellent knowledge of HTML and understanding of web standards
- Ability to understand front end User Interface development requirements
- Expertise with JavaScript and frameworks such as Prototype, jQuery, MooTools,YUI
- Strong working knowledge of the DOM and AJAX
- Experience with other scripting languages such as PHP
Desired skills:
| Employment Terms: | - |
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| Hours: | - |
| Onsite: | Yes |
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