Senior Server Software Engineer

Canvis • San Francisco, CA

248d

About The Position

We develop in leading-edge technologies and believe in agile development. Our software stack is MySQL, Redis/Elasticache, Solr/Lucene/CloudSearch, node.js, Ruby on Rails, web sockets, nginx, HTML5, Angular.js, iOS, Android, Windows, Mac. Our deployment environment is Amazon: Opsware/Chef controlling EC2 with Linux virtual machines and related services and S3. This position will give you a lot of freedom to design and code to your own high standard, and to grow your software career at our company as we take off.

Requirements

• Extensive web or mobile back end application development experience. Ruby On Rails, node.js would be a plus.
• Good knowledge of databases of all kinds. MySQL, NoSQL would be a plus.
• Strong architecture, software design, and development skills.
• Full software life-cycle development - from design through testing in an agile, test-focused environment.
• Experience of building and supporting scalable, high-quality web applications with open source technologies.
• A strong desire to write robust tested code.
• Good at solving problems and thinking creatively.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for our mission and desire to code.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new skills.
• Experience working in a start-up environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and own critical parts of our service.
• Hard-core coding and software design and architecture.
• Work closely with our CTO and the rest of our development team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Stock options
• Benefits
• Free soft drinks and snacks
• A place to make an impact

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level