Thank you for posting this. The world of solopreneur success stories is rife with survivorship bias. We need more candid conversations like this it balance the message.
We are now using Ruby on Rails to help people make REAL change in their life. We are seeking developers who are interested in building the right things and building the things right. If you like occasionally hearing how your code is used every day to take a family from desperation to HOPE, then sharpen that resume and apply.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Responsibilities
* Write application tier code, connecting UI to our backend and third party systems
* Write front-end code in Ruby, HTML/CSS, and Javascript
* Participate fully in our SCRUM planning and process
* Utilize full Ruby on Rails ecosystem: gems, git, testing, PaaS
* Work closely with, and incorporate feedback from, product management, interaction designers, and back-end engineers
* Rapidly fix bugs and solve problems
Qualifications
* Demonstrable experience building world-class, consumer web applications
* Expert programming skills in Ruby on Rails<
* Excellent Javascript/HTML/CSS/Ajax coding skills
* Disciplined approach to unit and integration testing
* Great written communication and documentation abilities
Desired Skills
* 3+ years of Ruby on Rails Development experience
* Actively participating in the Rails community
Someone just looking for a j-o-b. Who will punch a clock and give the bare minimum to get a paycheck. Those who love Silos. We operate in a team environment and collaborate on a daily basis.
No Toadstools
Pushing the limits of technology is a part of the average work day. That means we expect our team members to push the envelope on their own skills as well. If you aren’t growing, you’re planting roots into your chair as the light from your screen transforms you into a toadstool… and well, who would want that!?
It is hard.