Ruby on Rails Developer

JOB TITLE: Ruby on Rails Developer
JOB TYPE: Full-time
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario
COMPENSATION: $60,000-90,000 depending on experience

TAME Search (www.tameinc.com) is seeking a skilled, driven, and experienced Developer to join their client’s 4-person development team. They are a fast paced, Web 2.0 company that enables membership based organizations to manage their schedules and communication online. They have a small, energetic team with an intense focus on execution and customer value. Their developers practice agile development methodologies while working in Ruby on Rails.

The Position

The Developer will be responsible for contributing to the ongoing development of web applications. This person will be a key player working with the development and executive team in the planning and programming many features critical to existing and new web applications. This Developer is someone that loves to write code, yet has an eye for design. This position will report directly to the Chief Development Officer.

Responsibilities will include:

• Produce high-quality Ruby Code
• Adjust backend services as required
• Hack out JavaScript
• Communicate clearly with customers and staff
• Mentor less experienced team members
• Respond to other daily challenges as they arise

Required qualifications and skills:

• A Degree or Diploma in Computer Science or related experience
• 5 years experience as a developer
• At least 2 years experience with Ruby on Rails
• SQL experience, preferably with MySQL
• Experience with JavaScript and AJAX
• The ability to take initiative, solve problems, and communicate effectively
• Analytical and quantitative skills