Ruby on Rails Developer, DC Metro

Company Profile: Our goal is to provide a more personal learning experience across the nation. Using the newest technologies available in the online learning field, our innovative platform is aimed at improving student performance and outcomes. Benefits: Working for a good cause and initiative, cutting edge technology, Insurance (health, dental, vision), Casual attire, Flex Time, retirement plan, catered lunchs Why Join Us? Growth - This is a ground floor position with a small, creative, high energy team. We have a big vision and huge market potential. One thing we can guarantee about this position is that it will include rapid change and endless opportunities for learning and professional growth. Impact - Collaboration and creativity are the driving forces behind the vision for our platform. This means everyone is a key player with mission-critical responsibilities and influence across all aspects of the company. Leading-edge Technology - We work with the latest and greatest technologies driving web applications today, with no legacy restrictions. Our current architecture includes Ruby on Rails, Ember.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Amazon EC2. Role You Will Play: Drive technology projects from concept to release, identifying and solving problems creatively with minimal guidance. Make decisions on technical architecture and develop on whatever technology stack makes most sense. Mentor junior developers to strengthen and grow our team. Value teamwork ahead of individual accomplishment. Prioritize and handle multiple assignments simultaneously. Your Profile: Bachelor's degree. 8+ years of experience building full stack online products. Expertise in Ruby on Rails, Javascript, and at least one major database platform (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.).