Ever wanted to work for a company that makes playgrounds?
The correct answer is yes. My buddy Michael Hammerstrom sent me this, and had I more of a coding mind & less artistry, I’d be tempted to fake it until I make it.
Get ahold of Michael here if you’re interested.
Here are the details:
- Web Development: Write, test, deploy and maintain Ruby and Rails code that enables and improves specific features on kaboom.org.
- Write polished code that implements the specified features and will be fast, reliable and relevant for years to come
- Code using Rails framework, but also be ready to use PHP and other platforms as required
- Create APIs for cross-communication and data sharing between existing web applications, databases, and mobile platforms
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of front-end code including HTML/XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript; implement best practices that improve rendering speed and minimize cross-browser inconsistency
- Run tests on new and existing code; document clearly; refactor to improve efficiency and modularity/reusability
- Demonstrate efficiency in database usage and other back-end practices, with a specific focus on delivering pages as quickly as possible for rendering
- Integrate your work with Drupal and other platforms as necessary
- Act as owner or co-owner of selected products on kaboom.org
- Monitor kaboom.org and related systems to ensure that they remain robust, secure, fast, and cost-effective.
- Identify and diagnose problems promptly.
- Put systems in place to ensure that problems — including malicious intrusions — are highly unlikely to occur.
- Put systems in place that trigger appropriate notifications for all site failures, intrusions, and significant deteriorations in performance
- All monitoring systems should generate trackable metrics and audit trails
- Actively contributes to our inclusive work environment by valuing other people regardless of differences and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence.
- Understand the structure, detailed elements and proper use of HTML/XHTML and cascading style sheets
- Use common Web tools such as CSS inspectors, validators, and code editors
- Write valid markup and style sheets from scratch
- Understand the broad principles and proper use of JavaScript, PHP, and XML
- Computer Science degree or 2+ years programming experience
- 1+ years industry experience
- 2+ years programming with Ruby on Rails, Passenger, MySQL, Apache, and Linux
- Ability to work in Rails 2.x and 3.x environments
- Experience with Agile development methodologies like Scrum
- Use a computer and show mastery of common software including Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Work extended hours as necessary.