Web Programmer (Ruby on Rails)

Department: Communications
Location: Washington
Classification: Staff
Hours: Full-time
Compensation Type: Salary/Hourly

Summary:

The COTN–USA Communications Dept. is seeking a seasoned RoR Programmer who wants to make a difference in orphaned and destitute children’s lives.

PLEASE only those with intermediate to advanced Ruby on Rails experience need apply, as this is a prerequisite. Although this is a full-time position, we will consider applicants only able to work half-time.

You will be responsible for new functionality, testing and integrating code contributed by freelancers and volunteers, as well as bug fixes and updates.

We are a Christian nonprofit missionary organization, so pay is considered below fair market value for this field.

If you are looking for a way to use your God-given gifts and talents to benefit orphaned and destitute children in Africa and the Dominican Republic and join a movement of people making a difference in the world, JOIN US!

Responsibilities:

Integrating code contributed by freelancers and volunteers
Developing new application components as well as refactoring, spec'ing, and refining the current code base
Documenting and testing additions to the code base
Short frequent, iterative releases
Deploying releases to the server
Server administration

Skills and Qualifications:

Dedication to test driven development
Experience with RSpec desirable
Demonstrated Ruby on Rails experience
Experience with Linux command-line and server administration (Nginx preferred)
Relational database skills – MySQL, Rails-style structure
Experience with Git (GitHub) or other version-control system Desirable
Experience with Mac OS X
Strong web skills (construction, not design) – HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Contact Name: Aaron Stroud
Contact Email: aaronstroud@cotni.org

Email cover letter and resume to contact above, or click here to submit your application online or to print out a downloadable application.