Ruby Developer Needed

A small successful Atlanta internet company is seeking an experienced Software Developer to assist in the development of their next generation software. We are looking for a Developer that is self-motivated and can work well independently or on a small Development Team. This full-time position offers flexible hours in a friendly small-office work environment. The position is on-site at our client’s Dunwoody offices. Candidates for this position will utilize the following traits and abilities: * Enthusiasm to lead and drive a project to success * Design systems that meet needs outlined by management and business analysts * Produce high quality work quickly * Provide accurate project and task estimates * Communicate professionally with other team members and staff members in support, sales, and management * Do what it takes to make the project successful, even if you do not agree with some strategic or technical decisions * Willingness to adhere to company policy and in some cases assist in improving or defining company policy We are looking for a Senior-level Developer with a wide ranging skill set and a strong work ethic. We are looking for the most talented applicants; regardless of their preferred languages or Web development methodologies. We are currently leaning toward building a Ruby back-end with primarily a Flex front-end for our client’s next generation eCommerce System; but we are open to other ideas.
Lead Development Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience (required) * Master’s degree in Computer Science (preferred) * 4+ years of experience developing and maintaining Large Web applications (preferred) Technical and Other Skills Required: * Education and expertise in Object-Oriented software design * Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in the English language * Positive attitude toward the company and its employees * Solid experience with one or more of the following Web development technologies: Ruby on Rails, Flex and ActionScript, PHP, Python and Django or Java-based technologies such as Spring, Seam and GWT * Ability to create intuitive, graphically appealing user interfaces that focus on usability * Mastery of standard Web development technologies: XHTML, CSS, JavaScript and AJAX * Experience with Relational database modeling, SQL, and ORM frameworks * Experience using the SCRUM development process * Experience with cross browser testing on Windows and Mac Web Browsers Additional Preferred Skills: * JavaScript libraries such as JQuery, Prototype, and Script.aculo.us * ColdFusion development skills and experience with CF frameworks such as Fusebox * Experience configuring and administering Windows Server 2003 and IIS 6.0 * MySQL administration and optimization * Experience with OODBMS * Experience using the ImageMagick API in server applications * Web application load testing * Hardware and software firewall configuration * Linux and Apache Web Server configuration and management * Graphic Design education and experience
For more information please contact at alombardi@kforce.com