12 August 2008
ALTERthought is hiring: Ruby/Rails Developers
Job Description
ALTERthought is seeking energetic and talented associates driven to deliver solutions for a variety of client distributed systems and web applications, including Web 2.0 initiatives. This position requires someone to bring resourcefulness, experience and a passion for online technology solutions for start-up, emerging mid-market, and established Fortune 500 clientele. As a member of the team, you will have the chance to work on unique and innovative solutions in a multi-tiered Ruby on Rails environments. This position is responsible for working on the development and design, using new technology frameworks, and concepts to quickly deliver functionality for our customers. Projects will include business intelligence systems and customer facing analytic dashboards.
Responsibilities
The developer will serve as a team member and, where appropriate, mentor other associates in solutions to meet business needs. The ideal candidate will have experience working on agile teams developing software in a collaborative and iterative manner.
Knowledge Areas
The ideal candidate will have 2-6 years of experience in various programming environments as summarized by the following:
Summary
- Highly desired: Ruby/Rails, PHP, javascript frameworks (prototype, YUI, extjs, etc), mySQL, SQL Server, XHTML/CSS
- Next Best: Perl, Python, PostgreSQL
- Nice-to-Have: .NET
Detail
- Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or computer science
- Strong architectural design and implementation skills
- A demonstrated ability to keep abreast of new technology
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, managers and product specialists
- Ability to maintain own work flow and meet deadlines
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Ability to respond to frequent pressure to meet deadlines when work speed and sustained accuracy are paramount
- Ability to respond to frequent demands of multiple customers (internal and external)
- Experience developing multi-tiered web applications on open source platforms utilizing Ruby/Rails, PHP, REST, XML, SQL, AJAX, REST, SOAP, AOP, SOA, JavaScript, HTML and other related technologies and concepts
- Familiarity with open source frameworks and technologies including XAMPP/LAMP
- Experience with Agile Development (SCRUM / Extreme Programming) practices, such as Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration, Iterative Development, and Pair Programming
- Ontology and Semantic Web technology experience, such as RDF, OWL, SPARQL, and Jena/SDB, is a big plus
Rules / Recommendation / Personalization engine experience is a plus
- Leader or contributor in open-source software is a big plus
Qualities
- Energetic and communicative
- Highly Analytical, fact-based decision maker
- Ability to inspire and lead
- Champions change and effectively manage the implementation of new ideas
- Supports and solicits input from team members at all levels within the organization
- Communicates effectively.
- Ensures that we consistently deliver superior technical solutions
- Interest in or experience with internet and startup businesses
- Works well in a team environment
ALTERthought is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To be considered for this position, please contact us at at_careers@alterthought.com. Full-time and contract benefits include a combination of paid holidays, sick days, personal days and vacation, premium health and dental insurance and a casual work environment.
About ALTERthought
ALTERthought is a management and technology consultancy that specializes in the engineering of large-scale distributed systems and is guided by a vision to help its clients win. ALTERthought TM marshals its Research, Development, & Management capabilities to combine innovation with precision management for the success of its clients.
Clients include the Global 2000, esteemed online brands, and leading mid-market companies. Since its inception in 1998, the engineering consultancy has collaborated with its clients to envision, architect, and deliver business results through intelligent technology solutions. ALTERthought is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia with offices in the National Capital Region, Research Triangle Park, and the New York Metropolitan Area.
ALTERthought’s software engineering and business consulting offerings include: full lifecycle software development, enterprise architectural re/engineering, mentoring, estimation and budgeting, project management, business strategy, business process engineering, information technology strategy, open source technologies, and digital security. For more information, visit the company’s website at: www.alterthought.com.
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