Location: Burbank, CA
URL: http://www.espn.com
Senior Web Developer-Ruby on Rails
ESPN Digital Media
JOB ID: 136107
Job Responsibilities
The ESPN Digital Media Community Product Development team is responsible for developing the digital products that support ESPN’s Community Strategy. The Sr Web Developer is responsible for the design, development, testing, implementation, scalability and deployment of Ruby on Rails-based applications to support the Community Product Development initiatives. These applications provide functionality for many of the most successful and highest profile sports-related features on the web.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, implement, scale and deploy new Ruby on Rails based applications.
- Develop new features and functionality for existing applications.
- Support the existing Community infrastructure and applications.
- Provide support to entire team by developing functionality needed to create new web applications and features.
- Identify areas that require improvement and recommend/implement solutions.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Computer Science or related field, and/or equivalent work experience.
- At least 3 years of related experience with 2+ years experience with Ruby on Rails and web applications
- Demonstrated experience developing in a RoR environment
- Proficiency in a MySQL, SQL Server or Oracle database technology
- Experience working in a virtualized environment such as Amazon’s EC2 would be a plus
- Understanding of multi-tier web architectures, and OO design patterns and concepts.
- Demonstrated ability to work on a diverse scope of software and database projects requiring detailed analysis, creative/practical problem solving, and sound judgment.
- Ability to operate effectively in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
- Must demonstrate solid organization/communication skills.
- Manage multiple projects within a short development cycle with routine supervision
- Experience with HTTP, XML, Ajax, Javascript and Web Services required.
- Knowledge of TDD, BDD and Agile development practices a plus
- A passion for sports and the social aspects sports creates!
If you are interested in this job please apply online at www.espn.com- req #136107