Software Engineer/ Internet Application Development

Responsibilities

• Develop for all aspects of the front-end and back-end web application technology stack with a strong interest in back-end application development.
• Developing and enhancing testable, robust web and mobile web applications.
• Write and review code with an eye for quality, efficiency, and stability.
• Write clear documentation wherever necessary.
• Work with QA to facilitate testing.

Requirements

• Expertise in back-end/full stack development, with Ruby expertise desirable.
• Expertise in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Familiarity with Unix-based systems and terminal commands, esp. MacOS/X, Linux, Ubuntu or Debian.
• Experience developing responsive web pages for mobile, tablet, and desktop.
• Experience developing for multiple browsers on a variety of platforms.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership, while contributing to team well-being.
• Excellent communication skills.

Desirable Experience

• Ruby/Rails
• Go(lang) / Node.js
• JavaScript web application frameworks, esp. backbone.js and underscore.js
• Middleman
• Haml, Sass, Compass, Bourbon
• Test-driven development, esp. using Jasmine and/or RSpec
• APIs, REST and Service Oriented Architectures
• Agile methodologies

Comp & Benefits

• Competitive comp based on experience level
• Healthcare HMO & PPO
• Stock options and 401k
• Flexible Spending and Transit Reimbursement Accounts