We are looking for a Rails developer to help on one of our flagship e-commerce projects.
We specialise in building bespoke software for global businesses, and have a team of highly-skilled and multi-disciplined engineers. Our primary focus is to deliver exceptional value to our customers and as such are proponents of Agile methodologies.
In order to grow our team, we are looking for a talented Engineer with a very strong Ruby background to join our E-commerce team. As the ideal fit, you should be used to working with full stack Rails, with frontend Javascript frameworks such as Vue being a bonus.
This role is a full-time contract position and you can work from wherever you want.
Skills & Qualifications
MUST: Very strong Ruby background (Rails 5+, Rspec, etc)MUST: Experience with modern JavaScript libraries (e.g. React, Vue.js, Angular)MUST: Experience performing in a team and working harmoniously with othersMUST: Good level written and spoken EnglishMUST: Be able to overlap within an hour of UK working hoursSHOULD HAVE: Experience working with different languages and technologiesSHOULD HAVE: Ability to navigate, understand, and reuse large existing codebasesSHOULD HAVE: A basic understanding of UI/UX design principlesSHOULD HAVE: Experience with ops (Heroku, AWS etc)BONUS: Experience with ContentfulResponsibilities
This role is perfect for a candidate that not only enjoys development, but also wants to have input on the best approach and implementation method. On a typical day you will:
Work in dynamic squads in a team of 10+ skilled & enthusiastic Ruby engineersMorning stand-up with the team via video, a full structured development processHave a direct input in application architecture decisionsWrite efficient and testable codeReview PRs created by your fellow team membersDocument your code concisely and clearlyTake part in regular retrospectives to improve the team processWhat we look for
An ideal candidate has:
Available to join within a few weeksBased in a location with a Time Zone between GMT -2 to GMT +2Strong critical thinking skillsExceptional written and spoken English communication skillsA proactive and autonomous approach towards workExperience working across a variety of different languagesAbility to work on large codebases which require patience to understandHigh quality coding standardsStrong team ethic; keen to help other team members succeedDelivering exceptional value to our customers is imperative. The ideal candidate is the perfect brand ambassador; a brilliant technical mind with the accompanying interpersonal skills necessary to function in a team environment.
As an Ascent developer you will work in a small and close-knit group. Our mindset is focused on constant iteration and improvement.
Benefits
Work remotelyGreat compensationFlexible holidayExceptional support network from your team membersOur Culture:
World class delivery and attention to detailStrong customer focusFast-paced environmentCan-do approachPositive attitude towards changeQuick and eager to learnHighly collaborativeIf you have any questions contact our HR team at recruitment@ascent.software.
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