We are looking for aRails 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 avery strong Ruby backgroundto 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 others
MUST:Native level written and spoken English
MUST:Be able to overlap within an hour of UK working hours
SHOULD HAVE: Experience working with different languages and technologies
SHOULD HAVE: Ability to navigate, understand, and reuse large existing codebases
SHOULD HAVE: A basic understanding of UI/UX design principles
SHOULD HAVE: Experience with ops (Heroku, AWS etc)
BONUS: Experience with Contentful
Responsibilities
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 Rubyengineers
Morning stand-up with the team via video, a full structured development process
Have a direct input in application architecture decisions
Write efficient and testable code
Review PRs created by your fellow team members
Document your code concisely and clearly
Take part in regular retrospectives to improve the team process
What we look for
An ideal candidate has:
Strong critical thinking skills
Exceptional written and spoken English communication skills
A proactive and autonomous approach towards work
Experience working across a variety of different languages
Ability to work on large codebases which require patience to understand
High quality coding standards
Strong team ethic; keen to help other team members succeed
Delivering 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 remotely
Great compensation
Flexible holiday
Exceptional support network from your team members
Our Culture:
World class delivery and attention to detail
Strong customer focus
Fast-paced environment
Can-do approach
Positive attitude towards change
Quick and eager to learn
Highly collaborative
