Hello Rubyists,
We also have a Rails engineer position open on my team, so contact me if
you're interested:
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Ruby on Rails Development Consultant
Location: San Diego
Department: San Diego Global Hosting Services – GP Application Development
Be a part of the most exciting and innovating computer entertainment company
in North America. Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) markets the
PlayStation® family of products and develops, publishes, markets, and
distributes software for the PS one* console, the PlayStation®2 and
PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems and the PlayStation Portable
(PSP*).
Interested in a career in the gaming industry? This position is an
outstanding opportunity to get your start in this dynamic industry. The
Global Platform Application Development (GP App Dev) Group at Sony Computer
Entertainment World Wide Studios is seeking a Ruby on Rails engineer. Join
a team creating the system software to power Sony's 1st party games.
Overall, the position of the Ruby on Rails Development Consultant is to
support
Web Development for the GP Application Development Team.
Responsibilities:
* Develop robust, scalable, performant, and secure software
applications
using Ruby on Rails and Oracle. Participate in the design,
specification,
development, and documentation of applications to support online
games.
* Develop Web-based applications built on the MVC framework.
* Work with relational database management systems. Write database
queries
and stored procedures when needed.
* Provide application technical support by troubleshooting and
resolving
operational issues. Technical support maybe required after
business-hours
and working with multiple global time zones.
* Work as an integral member of the team. Collaborate in a
multi-discipline
environment to design and implement solutions using “leading-edge”
technology.
* Collaborate with business analysts and product managers to define
system
requirements and exit criteria.
* Test software using TDD methodologies and automated test tools as
needed.
Qualifications:
* Must have 2-3 years experience developing professional Web-based
applications in Ruby on Rails (RoR) and HTTP technologies (i.e. AJAX,
JavaScript, HTML, XHTML, XML, XSL, and CSS). Less than 2 years of RoR
is
acceptable if the candidate has a solid record of three or more years
developing C++, Java, or C#. Four (4) or more total years in web
development required. Experience with Perl and CPAN or Python also
desirable.
* Significant experience with Web application architecture and
object-oriented programming. Experience with Agile development and
TDD is a plus.
* Experience with relational databases, preferably Oracle. Ability to
write SQL queries and create tables and views. Knowledge of PL/SQL
and
Stored Procedures a plus. Database design knowledge is desirable.
* Experience with large production environments (50+ servers), or
writing
software that runs on more than a few servers, or experience with
enterprise class software development.
* Ability to concisely and effectively communicate technical information
to
both technical and non-technical groups. Ability to gather
requirements
and support end-users.
* Strong English communication skills (reading, writing, presentation,
and speaking).
* Strong teamwork skills, preferably in Internet-related operation
groups.
Ability to work well with others, in both learning and teaching roles.
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Adam Grant
Applications Integration Engineer
Global Platform Application Development
Sony Computer Entertainment America
10075 Barnes Canyon Road
San Diego, CA 92121
[email protected]
(858) 824-4939
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