Ruby on Rails web developer job, Manchester

Setfire Media has 2 Ruby on Rails web developer vacancies available in our development team, based just outside of Manchester. You will be creating highly-usable but complex websites and applications using nothing but your wits, the help of an unbelievably smart team, and the best open source technologies. Our developers use Ruby and Perl as their core languages; our Rails developers aren't afraid to get their hands dirty in other technologies to get the job done.

Apply now for an immediate interview. Send your CV to recruitment@setfiremedia.com

Alternatively, call us now on 0161 442 5762 or 0844 576 5515 for an informal chat.

The Role

We are recruiting Ruby on Rails web developers at all levels and are looking both for people who aspire to a technical/guru career, and for those who are looking to eventually move into technical project management.

Setfire is currently transitioning from a Perl-based environment to the Ruby on Rails framework. Our current focus is the migration of current clients to Rails, and you can be a big part of this change. This is your chance to make a big difference at a crucial and challenging stage in our growth.

These Ruby on Rails web development jobs are based in Heaton Mersey, near Stockport, just south of Manchester.
Directions to our new office.

Here's some stuff you need

Experience and passion about open source technologies; Ruby on Rails, Linux, all that jazz
First-name terms with best programming practices - OO, version control etc
Great team-working ability; expect to work with both technical experts and other e-commerce specialists
Excellent debugging skills
A commitment to getting better at what you do (and we'll provide any help we can)
Fluent English

The following would be useful, too

Perl or PHP experience
Experience of e-commerce development
Knowledge of W3C standards and a understanding of the premise of semantic markup
Linux sysadmin skills
Excellent SQL skills and/or MySQL/PostgreSQL administration skills

What you can get from us

Laid-back office with table football and Mortal Kombat machine (and more games on their way)
The chance to work in one of the smartest teams around
Free rein on your OS, IDE etc - we provide you with a couple of nice monitors, a big desk and a fast computer (Mac or PC) and you do the rest
Negotiable (and competitive) salary based on experience
Flexible working hours - no '9 to 5' (unless you really enjoy 9 to 5!)
Commitment to your training - be it internal training, screencasts, books, conferences or whatever

Not to mention

Loads of opportunities to advance your career within the company
Pension
Profit-based bonus
Free parking
Increasing annual holidays
Excellent job security

Apply now for an immediate interview. Send your CV to recruitment@setfiremedia.com

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Trying to find a Ruby on Rails developer job in Manchester? If you're looking for a fast-paced, highly technical job in a company that encourages expert collaboration with open-source frameworks, and you feel the recruitment agencies aren't pulling their weight, why not polish up your CV and give us a call? We know our stuff and will welcome meeting someone who is as passionate about web development as we are.