# ESPN looking for Rails Developer **URL:** \ **Category:** Rails\ **Created:** [May 5, 2008, 8:56pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/espn-looking-for-rails-developer/136715 "2008-05-05T20:56:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
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We are currently looking for a Sr. Web developer who has Ruby on Rails experience. If you are interested please apply online at [http://www.espn.com/joinourteam](http://www.espn.com/joinourteam) [http://www.espn.com/joinourteam](http://www.espn.com/joinourteam) req # 136107. If you know anyone that might be interested please feel free to pass this information on. Dept - ESPN Digital Media Title - Sr Web D. JOB ID: 136107 Location: Los A. Job Responsibilities The ESPN Digital Media Community Product Development team is responsible for developing the digital products that support ESPN’s Community Strategy. The Sr Web D. is responsible for the design, development, testing, implementation, scalability and deployment of Ruby on Rails-based applications to support the Community Product Development initiatives. These applications provide functionality for many of the most successful and highest profile sports-related features on the web. Responsibilities - ``` Design, develop, test, implement, scale and deploy new Ruby ``` on Rails based applications. - ``` Develop new features and functionality for existing ``` applications. - ``` Support the existing Community infrastructure and ``` applications. - ``` Provide support to entire team by developing functionality ``` needed to create new web applications and features. - ``` Identify areas that require improvement and recommend/ ``` implement solutions. Required Qualifications - ``` Degree in Computer Science or related field, and/or ``` equivalent work experience. - ``` At least 3 years of related experience with 2+ years ``` experience with Ruby on Rails and web applications - ``` Demonstrated experience developing in a RoR environment ``` - ``` Proficiency in a MySQL, SQL Server or Oracle database ``` technology - ``` Experience working in a virtualized environment such as ``` Amazon’s EC2 would be a plus - ``` Understanding of multi-tier web architectures, and OO ``` design patterns and concepts. - ``` Demonstrated ability ```