Ruby/Rails Software Engineer, Chicago, IL | 60-90k

For the Software Engineer position, we are seeking a candidate to
develop, deploy and document web-based applications and associated
support programs as determined by internal and external client
requirements.

Our ideal candidate is:

* 3-5 years experience relating to web-based software development
using Ruby/Rails. Other open source languages a plus.

* Minimum of 5 years experience developing, testing, deploying and
maintaining interactive web applications on open source platforms.

* Minimum of 5 years experience with any SQL-based RDBMS (PostgreSQL
experience is especially useful) in the form of writing efficient SQL
queries and executing them via programming language interfaces.

* Thorough understanding of common web and e-commerce concepts and
technologies, such as: HTTP, SSL, Javascript and variants, HTML and
other client-side data formats (no graphic design skills required),
XML and associated technologies, content management concepts,
public-key cryptography, application and data security and privacy
issues, basic TCP/IP networking.

* Real-world experience with agile engineering practices (test-driven
development, object-oriented design, refactoring) and project
management practices (Scrum teamwork, User Story development and
estimation).

* Locals are preferred, but all candidates interested in relocating to
the Evanston, IL area will be considered.

If you are interested in this position and are a US Citizen/resident,
please submit your resume, salary requirements, and a paragraph (or
two) highlighting your skills/experience as it pertains to this job to
beau@...


Thank you,
Beau J. Gould

Open Source Staffing
www.open-source-staffing.com
beau@...