Just wanted to let you guys know that my friends over at SnowboardAddiction.com have more job openings for snow addicts with some computer programming knowledge! Your hours would be very flexible, which means more time on the hill for you. They’re based in Whistler, home of some of the best ski terrain in the world!
If you have skills with programming, you may be interested in this job. They probably aren’t full time jobs, but if you’re looking for contracted/part-time programming work that let’s you ski/snowboard during the day, this may be ideal for you!
Jobs details:
Web Manager
We are also looking for a talented, full-time, technical Web Manager to oversee the continued development of our web and administration applications. Successful applicants will need to be able to demonstrate a history of commercial web application design and development and exposure to the full Agile project life cycle. The successful candidate must have a working knowledge of software design approaches, a clear understanding of web and system security issues and designing for optimised application performance. They will be at home in an ecommerce environment and be experience and comfortable working in a highly transactional open source environment. The role will require the individual to document, design and test software solutions, take lead roles in projects and contribute to internal development strategies.
We would anticipate that successful candidates will come from a software development background as opposed to a web site building background. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a fundamental understanding of software development and of Ruby in a Rails framework. The candidate will also be responsible for the company’s production databases, and will need to demonstrate experience in working with sensitive datasets, implementing enterprise-class backup and security and creating well structured SQL.
Working in a predominantly Open Source development environment based on Ruby on Rails and also employing elements of the LAMP stack, particularly MySQL and Nginx. This is a growing business with a focus on delivering a state-of-the-art ecommerce environment and as such candidates should view the role as long term and progressive opportunity.
Essential Skills
- Ruby development
- Ruby on Rails Framework
- Experience of working in a test driven development (TDD) environment
- Experience of working in a behavioral driven development (BDD) environment
- LAMP stack; administering and configuring MySQL essential
- JavaScript, Ajax, and dynamic HTML
- Understanding of ecommerce fundamentals
- Cucumber, RSpec usage
- Payment gateways and payment processing
Should Have
- HTML and CSS experience
- Experience of building APIs
- Experience of working in an Agile / Scrum environment; particularly sprints and backlogs
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Building applications to industry standards
Desirable
- Experience of mobile web development
- Experience working in a peer-review environment
- Git, Subversion, Jira, Redmine exposure
- Relevant degree
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to understand programming techniques and structures
- Ability to produce documentation for internal use
- A logical, methodical and analytical approach
- Ability to work quickly and to tight deadlines
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to focus on solutions and deliverables as specified
- Good communication skills
Attitude
- Flexibility
- Ability to work under pressure
Web Developer
We’re looking for a web developer who has experience using Ruby on Rails.
If this is you, send us an email with any supporting material to info@snowboardaddiction.com and use the subject title “SA Job – Web Developer”
To Contact us:
Send us an email with any supporting material to info@snowboardaddiction.com and use the subject title ‘SA Job’