Ruby on Rails Developer

Direct-Hire, Relocation Assistance Provided A HigherEd Nonprofit in the heart of DC, is currently seeking a Full-Stack Ruby on Rails Engineer to join their Product Development team. Using the latest technologies- this team is responsible for building a social media platform that will be used by Millions of people Nationwide. Technology Stack- BackboneJS, RoR, AWS Benefits: 5 weeks vacation, Telecommuting Options, Excellent Health Benefits, 8% 401k Contributions, Ping-Pong table Primary Responsibilities: Develop prototypes and various online projects. Deliver concepts and apply rapid ideation and problem solving skills. Collaborate with multiple departments and individuals to develop an optimal end product Track industry trends, customer needs, and business requirements Teach and Learn: participate in Design and Code Reviews, participate in group project evolution, learn new languages and technologies and help grow a thriving, engaged development team. Experience/Skills: In depth knowledge of HTML5, CSS/LESS, Javascript, jQuery, Backbone, and frameworks experience 2+ years’ experience in Ruby application software programming 3+ years’ experience in front-end development LAMP application programming/integration experience Proficiency in source code management practices, such as SVN or Git Strong presentation, oral and written communication skills with the ability to negotiate, influence, and resolve issues effectively Familiarity with REST services utilizing JSON, JSONP, and XML Veredus, A Hays Company is the leader in IT staffing and recruitment. With our local market knowledge and global reach, we better understand your specific needs and find you the perfect person or position. Our recruiting experts provide you a personal service to make the right match to help your or your business grow and succeed. We specialize in 22 functional areas of IT, in 20 industry sectors across 30 states, to provide you an expert service. We are an award winning company with total commitment to quality, integrity, and first class service. That's what makes us the trusted partner you can count on. For more information visit www.vereduscorp.com or www.hays-us.com