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Ruby on Rails Software Engineer
Job code: 524
Job Category: Software - Web
City: San Jose

Job Description:

The growth is accelerating, and we are hiring a Ruby on Rails developer to own the entire back end for our upcoming developer platform APIs. This position will be tough, yet extremely rewarding. You will own the entire back-end development of a platform used by millions of people.

Role:

  • Architect and build the Platform - API Specification and Implementation
  • Own our services architecture 
  • Database architecture and scalability.
  • Deployment for our site and various social networking applications.

Qualifications:

  • Strong CS background required.
  • VERY STRONG knowledge of Ruby on Rails and MySQL.
  • Comfortable working with Linux/UNIX: writing shell scripts, using cron, etc.
  • You're addicted to problem solving, and settle for nothing less than the best solution.
  • Experience building and scaling web sites with at least 100k users.
  • Strong communication skills - if you have a problem with something, you speak up.
  • Extremely hard working. This is a start-up - long hours should be afraid of you because you own them.
  • Thrive on working with A-players. You're too good to spend long hours with B-players.
  • People like you and enjoy working with you.
  • Bachelors in Computer Science or equivalent required, Masters is a plus.



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