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Web Developer

We’re building a team of expert software developers to help define and build our backlog of features. Our backlog includes projects involving native mobile development, API development, social media integration, recommendation algorithm implementation etc. We’re looking for developers with hands on experience using Ruby on Rails, JavaScript and iOS and Android development experience.

You’re an experienced engineer seeking a key role on an agile team that is building an exciting product in a rapidly growing start-up. The right candidate has:

  • Several years experience building web applications using Ruby on Rails or similar technologies
  • Strong understanding of web standards and modern client-side engineering using JavaScript, SCSS, HAML, Compass, CoffeScript, et al.
  • Production experience with client-side MVC frameworks such as Backbone.js, Sammy.js, or Sproutcore and libraries such as jQuery, zepto.js and Prototype
  • Experience working with Adobe Photoshop to prepare assets
  • Experience working with mobile platforms such as iOS and Android is a plus
  • Web and/or print design background is a plus

Benefits

  • Competitive Salaries and Stock Options – We pay highly competitive salaries in addition to significant stock options.
  • Sustainable Pace – Our whole team is committed to a full workday of energized work that includes an hour lunch break and leaving at a reasonable hour. Really.
  • Agile Process — Our product development is hugely collaborative and includes working directly with our stakeholders on delivering business value, pair programming and daily stand-ups.
  • Modern Development Tools – We use Pivotal Tracker for project management, GitHub for source control, Ruby, Rails and VIM.
  • Equipment — Each developer is outfitted with a new Mac Book Pro for development work and we pair on the latest, large-screen iMacs.
  • Continued Learning — We’ll pay for developers to go to several conferences a year to continue learning their craft.
  • Health Insurance – We cover 100% of health costs for every team member.
  • Ten Paid Holidays – Our office closes for all standard paid holidays.
  • Fifteen PTO Days – We encourage all team members to take vacation and recharge.
  • Food & Drink – Stocked fridge, some team meals, etc.

We’re looking for smart, creative and independent thinkers who love our core product, its ethos and its potential. You have input and ideas during all phases of the product development process. People want you on their project because they know it will increase its chances of success.

This position is for full-time employment on-site in our office in DUMBO. We’re open to supporting relocation for the right candidates.

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