Working With Rails

Skills:
Ruby, Rails, Web Application Development, SQL, HTML, JSON, XML, JavaScript, CSS

RotoHog.com – A rapidly expanding Fantasy Games Company seeks to add an experienced Senior Ruby Developer to our talented team. We are a well funded start-up about to take off who has built the next generation of fantasy games for major sports, entertainment and media companies. We are a very experienced team and are looking to add one very talented Rails Developer/Leader to help us grow to the next level. Join the team now while we’re in the early and exciting stages. The environment is fun, fast-paced and flexible.
Our highly configurable gaming platform enables us to build compelling games around any structured data (sports statistics, website activity, appearances on magazine covers, ticket sales, song downloads, etc…) for our media partners to engage and monetize their audiences via our SaaS model. New games can be rapidly setup via configuration files and our platform allows us to deliver and manage the games on the clients’ sites, in social media environments and via mobile devices in any language. Our focus is threefold:
• On the sports sector and our current clients include NBA, Turner Digital, Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, AVP, NASCAR, and Sporting News.
• On the lucrative Entertainment space and we are launching games with the likes of US Weekly and “The Bachelor” (ABC).
• And we are also working on deals with large partners in the casual/social media space and the regulated gaming space.

The ideal candidate has extensive Ruby on Rails experience with a strong background in large scale web application development coupled with the experience in leading and managing multiple projects. This is a "Senior Rails Developer" and that the applicant should have a few large projects under their belt.

The ability to work independently and especially lead as a part of a team in a technically challenging environment is a must.

The candidate must work mostly out our headquarters Los Angeles office. This is not a remote function.

We are a very experienced team and are looking to add one very talented Rails Developer/Leader to help us grow to the next level.

• Experience in Rails as a Technical Lead or Lead Developer
• Deep knowledge of ruby/Rails with the ability to develop as well as experienced in directing/mentoring a team
• Design and develop large scale web applications that are robust and scalable
• Work with Business to translate requirements to a working application
• Apply proven methodologies and best practices

Qualifications:
• Strong problem solving skills
• 3~5 years of Ruby and Ruby on Rails development experience
• Strong Software Design skills
• Experience with building large scale N-tier web applications
• Experience with Database development (especially Oracle), SQL
• Experience with HTML and JavaScript. JSON, XML, CSS and AJAX are a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability write technical specifications and to work in a team environment
• Ability to lead/mentor junior developers
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• If you are a SPORTS/FANTASY GAMES FANATIC, this is also a huge plus!!!

RotoHog offers stock options, health benefits, and a 401(k) plan. Join the creative and innovative crew at RotoHog and grow your career along with one of the most exciting new companies in online sports entertainment! RotoHog is an Equal Opportunity Employer.