# Open Positions - Ruby / Software Developers - Washington, DC (no telecommuting)

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/open-positions-ruby-software-developers-washington-dc-no-telecommuting/167696>\
**Category:** Rails\
**Created:** [May 11, 2009, 5:48pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/open-positions-ruby-software-developers-washington-dc-no-telecommuting/167696 "2009-05-11T17:48:32Z")\
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**Author:** ![casper\_the\_ghost](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/58956e/32.png) [@casper\_the\_ghost](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/casper_the_ghost)\
**Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 5:48pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/open-positions-ruby-software-developers-washington-dc-no-telecommuting/167696/1 "2009-05-11T17:48:32Z")

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Hello all -

Wanted to share this excellent position (multiple openings) for a  
strong software developer - Ruby experience points to the type of  
folks we’re looking for. You also must have excellent communications  
skills as we have high expectations for you to deliver with minimal  
direction / supervision.

If interested, please email us with a resume / questions at  
removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid and we’ll be in touch shortly thereafter to share  
more details!

Thanks!

This position is with one of the nation’s premier workplaces, located  
in Washington, DC. We are looking for a strong Software Developer to  
join a cross-functional team of skilled and high-achieving  
individuals. We are looking for candidates that will excel in a  
challenging, nationally-visible environment, where expectations are  
high.

The individual will be part of a system and business process re-  
engineering project – joining multiple databases and systems into a  
new streamlined and cohesive process. The candidate will be primarily  
involved with supporting the system development and implementation  
initiatives. The candidate will be interacting with a wide range of  
individuals from technical to high-level management.

Required skills:

- 5-7+ years software development experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are imperative as  
candidate will be expected to deliver with minimal direction.
- Strong expertise and engagement throughout full SDLC.
- Very strong JavaScript experience.
- Very strong HTML experience.
- Good overall database skills.
- Significant experience with Ruby, Python or other scripting  
technologies in addition to JavaScript is preferred.
- Ability to work independently, and work quickly on your feet.
- Bachelor’s degree in related field.

\*\*\* Sorry no telecommuting possible at this time.