Ruby Contract

New media company is currently looking for a Web Developer with advanced skills in Ruby on Rails and MySQL. This is a short term contract leading to possible extensions. The work may be done remotely but is preferred to work in the GTA. The resource will be involved in the development of a green-field web application and mobile phone initiative.

Responsibilities:
- Design, development and testing of Ruby code using the Ruby on Rails framework.
- The initial project involves working with Ruby on Rails and MySQL to prototype and develop a hyperlocal web and mobile-phone application.
- Be a core / lead developer for assigned projects and act as the SME of the Ruby on Rails development.
- Work closely with product designers to understand functionality, layouts, and interfaces in order to provide accurate development estimates.

Qualifications:
- Advanced skills in Ruby on Rails (or other framework), MySQL and AJAX.
- Experience with Agile methodology and prototyping
- Experience with Mobile phone application development is nice to have.
- Experience with RhoMobile / Rhodes framework is nice to have.