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Python or Ruby Web Developer, (London, UK)

by kellyh Contributions Published on Jan 28, 2010 02:07 PM expired
Seeking an experienced web developer who loves building rich, compelling web applications that make the most of web technologies.

More Associates is a ground-breaking sustainable design practice based in Central London. We work with corporations, governments and NGOs, using design, technology and user-centred research to address the most exciting social and environmental challenges of our time.

You are an experienced web developer who loves building rich, compelling web applications that make the most of web technologies. You have excellent Python OR Ruby skills, are strong in back-end web development, and have substantial experience using Django OR Rails in a production environment. Ideally, you are equally strong in client-side technologies, and you know your box model hacks and image replacement techniques.

You believe in documentation, test-driven development and are happy using collaboration tools such as SVN and GIT, and running and deploying against release schedules. You are comfortable with the user-centred design approach and feel that the end users of your work are the most important drivers in the development process. You are technically agnostic, and open standards will normally be your first choice. You relish being a key part of a committed, fast growing team.

Ideally, like us you are passionate about creating social and environmental benefit through your work. If we only have ten years to save the world, then you agree with us that it should be done with efficient, elegant and maintainable code.

If you are this person please send an email with your CV to work@moreassociates.com.

Technology plays a key role in all More's work, which ranges from modern user-centred web applications and interactive public displays to policy innovation, research and strategic consultancy.

You see programming as an art as well as a science and enjoy using your creativity to solve a wide variety of interesting problems. You relish getting involved at every level of development, from designing system architecture and database structures to building it and helping designers understand the technical challenges and possibilities. You enjoy working on free software projects and like to get involved in them wherever you can. You are not looking for shortcuts to build a site, but instead value the rewards that come from the extra effort you put in.

You have an extremely strong grasp of the following:

  • Python OR Ruby
  • Django OR Rails
  • Database design and maintenance
  • (X)HTML
  • CSS
  • Javascript
  • You are also be comfortable with the following:

  • SVN/ GIT
  • The command line
  • GNU/Linux
  • Server admin
  • Agile and scrum methodologies
  • Your responsibilities will include:

  • Back-end programming
  • GNU/Linux system administration
  • Building web sites
  • Maintaining web sites
  • Participating in design process
  • Creating templates
  • Document Actions

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