RoR Software Engineer

Limos.com (San Francisco, California)

Posted:
May 1, 2008
Address:
98 Battery St.
San Francisco, CA 94111
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Limos.com is seeking a Ruby on Rails software engineer to help re-engineer the site and transform the business. We're the #1 internet site for limo / ground travel service, profitable and seeking to build this internet category. We're looking for a well rounded engineer to be a fulltime key member of the team composed of seasoned travel executives formerly from IAC, Hotwire and Starwood!


Technical Qualifications:

* 2-5 years of Web development
* Ruby experience - or knowledge of at least one scripting (Python, PHP, Perl, etc.) and at least one OO language (Java, C++, Python, etc.)
* Ruby On Rails development experience or strong interest
* Javascript/AJAX (prototype, scriptaculous, etc.)
* HTML/CSS
* Working knowledge of Unix and MySQL
* Experience with major web development frameworks (Ruby on Rails, Hibernate/Spring/Struts/etc., Django, etc.)
* Solid understanding of Object Oriented Programming methodologies
* Familiarity with data structures and design patterns
* BS/BA in CS or equivalent experience in web application development
* Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and standard software engineering practices
* Understanding of cross-browser development and issues

* Strong teamwork and communication skills
* The ability to work independently, multi-task, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
* Organized, self-sufficient worker with a disciplined, analytical approach to problem solving
* Enjoy working in start-up environment


Responsibilities:

* Conceive, design, build, test, and release features and enhancements in an Agile development environment
* Produce creative solutions with an emphasis on usability and simplicity
* Work proficiently in all layers of the development stack, from SQL to HTML/CSS and JavaScript
* Write and maintain documentation and unit/functional/integration tests


We are centrally located in downtown San Francisco in the Financial District. Our office is easily accessible via BART, CalTrain, MUNI and the Transbay Terminal. We offer competitive compensation (salary & stock) and health benefits.

Please do not contact us if you are a recruiter. We do not offer relocation packages, so please apply only if you live in the San Francisco Bay Area or plan to move here in the near future.
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