[LRUG] [JOBS] Senior Full Stack Developer, Chapter One

[Rob Whittaker]

Hey, Scott!

It would be worth sharing the job on the North West Ruby User Group (NWRUG) mailing list <https://groups.google.com/g/nwrug-members>.

NWRUG is the other active Ruby user group in the UK.

If the job is remote, then there may be some interested folks in the group.

—Rob

> On 19 Apr 2024, at 17:56, scott at matthewman.net wrote:
> 
> Hi fellow LRUGgers,
> 
> The organisation I work for, Chapter One, is looking for another Full Stack Developer to join our small team – currently myself, another back end developer, tech lead, and data engineer. We're an international organisation – I'm currently the only tech team member based in the UK – and the hiring's being managed from the US, so salary and benefits in the main ad reflect that; however, we are looking in the UK as well. 
> 
> Everybody's fully remote, and the time difference means that I can have a morning full of solo working and an afternoon for the collaborative work, so it's actually quite a nice setup. Plus, it's nice to work in an environment, and for a sector, that is really making a difference (more about what we do below).
> 
> The official ad copy is below. You can also find it at https://www.indeed.com/job/senior-full-stack-developer-b7249afe977b91a3?_gl=1*oly251*_gcl_au*NzU0MTcyMjIuMTcxMzI3MzQzNw which is also the link to apply. If you want to chat to me about it first, you can contact me at <scott at matthewman.net> or <scott.matthewman at chapterone.org>. 
> 
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> 
> Chapter One is a 35-year-old nonprofit dedicated to teaching kids how to read, especially those facing the greatest challenges. Through our web platform, we connect kids with tutors, providing invaluable human connection and learning opportunities. With tens of thousands of children enrolled across the US, England, and Canada, our impact is real and substantial. If you’re seeking meaningful work that impacts the lives of children, look no further.
> We are seeking a passionate and skilled full stack developer to join our team. The dev team is small, the people are wonderful, and the work-life balance is among the best you’ll find. We are a React, Ruby on Rails, Postgres, Git shop so we’re looking for someone highly proficient in all of these. We are looking for a genuine full stack developer - someone equally comfortable and skilled in frontend, backend, and database development.
> Responsibilities:
> Collaborate with our small, dynamic team to develop and maintain our web platforms
> Architect and implement innovative solutions to complex problems, ensuring the scalability and efficiency of our systems
> Design and develop responsive, user-friendly interfaces using HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.
> Build robust backend systems using Ruby on Rails and SQL databases to support frontend functionality
> Contribute to the improvement of our development workflow through automation and unit testing
> Qualifications:
> Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent
> 7+ years of experience in full stack development
> Proven ability to solve complex problems and architect innovative solutions
> Proven ability to run small to medium sized development teams in a CI/CD environment
> Great attitude and interpersonal skills are a must
> Expert skills in HTML, Javascript, CSS, and modern responsive design
> Expert skills in React, Ruby, and SQL databases, with a genuine full stack development skillset
> Highly proficient with CI/CD tools and techniques
> Proficient with cloud platforms such as Heroku and AWS
> Proficient with automation and unit testing tools like Codeship and GitHub Actions
> Experience with RESTful APIs and web services
> Knowledge of version control systems like GitHub
> Experience with Twilio or similar voice APIs is highly desirable
> Proficiency with UI Design is a plus (Illustrator/Sketch)
> Experience with web games, animation, and UI/UX development for kids is a plus
> 
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