[ALE-jobs] Highgroove Studios seeking Web Developer (Ruby / Ruby on Rails)

[Charles Brian Quinn]

Job Description: Web Developer (Ruby / Ruby on Rails)

Responsibilities:
* Develop current and future web applications for Highgroove Studios
and clients of Highgroove Studios
* Author deliverables such as technical/functional requirements,
stories/use-cases, tests, and application code
* Active participation in stand-ups, meetings, and design sessions
with project teams and clients
* Collaborate with team members, consultants, designers, and clients
to provide accurate estimations, timelines, costs, and risks
associated with development
* Contribute back to the open-source community through code,
documentation, and tutorials/speaking

Requirements:
* Experience with Ruby and Ruby on Rails, Javascript, HTML, CSS, SQL
or semi-related technologies (i.e. Python / Django / PHP / Symfony)
* Experience in core aspects of web application development including
design, development, separation of layers, configuration, performance,
integration, analytics
* Excellent Written and Verbal communication skills: strong interpersonal skills
* Detail-Oriented, self-started, motivated, results-driven, with
high-level of energy, enthusiasm, and initiative

Here are a quick few questions we ask all Applicants.

What is your name?

What is your desired form of communication (ex: "email is best at
cbq at highgroove.com")?

Why are you currently searching for a new position?

What is your favorite Ruby / Rails method?

What is your desired start date?

What is your desired Salary?

What was your current/previous Salary?  Please provide for your last 2 jobs.

Please provide a former boss/manager as a reference.

At Highgroove, we focus on Back-end Ruby on Rails Development, using
an Iterative/Agile process.  We have a highly capable team and a
proven process for software development that ensures a successful
product launch.  We enjoy working with CTOs and fit nicely into
organizations where software development can move at a rapid pace,
with rapid feedback, and constant communication.

We have an awesome work environment with:
* Health Insurance
* Vacation and a Results Only Work Environment
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ROWE)
* Mac Laptop and Workstation
* Free Breakfast/Soda/Coffee (really, really good coffee: espresso, cappuccino)
* Free Barista Training
* Free Conference Admission (once per year)

We have a kick-ass office space, and super flexible work hours.  We're
a Results-Only Work Environment.

Our target salary is at the 75% percentile, to be able to provide
cooler benefits, exciting and challenging work, and to foster a
results-only environment.  We have several internal "levels" for
developers with Revenue Targets, and a performance based bonus
structure.

Find out more at http://highgroove.com http://scoutapp.com

Email cbq at highgroove.com for more information or to reply with
application questions answered above.


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Charles Brian Quinn
Highgroove Studios
www.highgroove.com
main: 678.248.2440 ext 102
direct: 404.394.4935

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