Ruby on Rails

Ruby on Rails and Java Developer required in London

This is a contract vacancy for an initial 12 months offering market rates.

We are looking for a strong Java developer with Ruby on rails skills who has experience of web-based technologies. The successful applicant will work within a complex development environment including Clojure, Java and Ruby to deliver successful Client projects, including enhancements to the client's Spree Commerce installing, configuring and developing customized code for WebSphere Commerce.  The successful candidate will also be involved in Developing custom Controller Commands, EJBs and JSPs. Performing the maintenance and modification of programs currently in production. Code new applications from predefined program specifications.

This is a key role working for a software house responsible for the delivery and support of a large number of high profile eCommerce applications which require someone of excellent technical ability looking to make their mark in a diverse and expanding team.

Founded 25 years ago, Salmon is a highly innovative eCommerce digital agency, with an 'on-time, on-budget' approach to the design, development, implementation and management of complex commerce based projects. Salmon's services are increasingly embraced by the leading names in retail, wholesale and manufacturing. Customers like Argos, Halfords, Kiddicare, Morrisons and Selfridges continue to return to Salmon for its ability to build and integrate business-led systems that add measurable competitive value to eCommerce and multi channel operations and to their bottom line.

Salmon quickly understands the business vision, creates realistic project plans and efficiently delivers solutions to plan; based around a management process that removes risk from successful project roll-outs.  Which is why Salmon, through its offices in the United Kingdom, Australia and China, is able to ensure projects finish on schedule and deliver all the competitive, operational and financial advantages expected of them.

Mandatory Experience:

• Full project lifecycle experience in delivering complex, high volume applications preferably Internet based
• Solid Java programming skills, 18 months+
• Strong Ruby on Rails skills, 18 months+
• Experience of designing, developing and integrating with RESTful Web Services
• Experience of working in an Agile (Scrum, TDD) and Devops environment
• Good SQL skills, exposure to MySQL
• Hands-on experience with Unix based systems including perl and bash scripting

Preferred experience:

• Experience of Spree Commerce
• Working knowledge of MongoDB would be beneficial
• An interest in learning Clojure would be an advantage
• Experience within a J2EE development is welcomed
• Previous experience of e-commerce solutions highly desired
• Experience of Front End Web technologies such as Javascript, CSS, HTML, XHTML an advantage