# Rails Developer Wanted - Houston, TX

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**Created:** [August 15, 2009, 9:55am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/rails-developer-wanted-houston-tx/173803 "2009-08-15T09:55:03Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 15, 2009, 9:55am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/rails-developer-wanted-houston-tx/173803/1 "2009-08-15T09:55:03Z")

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#Developer Position

ZipZoomAuto is a web startup that solves problems for independent car  
dealers (\< 200 cars). We save our users many hours of tedious work by  
automating whatever could be automated. And sometimes we TRY to  
automate things that can’t be automated!

Our users include proficient folks that run blogs about their  
dealerships to 56K modem users that struggle with connecting their  
digital cameras to their USB. Our aim is to keep our app easy to use  
for all users while providing the features that facilitate their lives  
and increase their sales.

We are looking for a developer that has working Ruby/Rails experience.  
You will be the first programmer on the team (besides founder) and  
will be the technical lead in the company.

## Day To Day

- Designing and implementing new features. (Prototype first, (cuc/  
spec, implement, push, code review, repeat ), release (hopefully at  
fixed intervals) )
- CSS/HTML/JavaScript magic.
- Refactoring code. (that had to be done yesterday)
- Fixing bugs.

## Some Days

- Linux (Ubuntu) administration. (Git, Apache, updates, etc…)
- Tech support. (Around 1/2 to 1 day per week to stay in touch with  
reality)
- Demoing of app to potential customers. (Around 1 demo per week until  
process is fully automated with app design, guides, and tutorials)

## Requirements

You’ll need to already have done the following:

- Deployed web applications
- Understood advanced Ruby features like  
\*\* Closures  
\*\* Meta programming  
\*\* Loops (kidding)
- Understood the Rails stack and are comfortable with it.
- Written unobtrusive JavaScript and well structured XHTML.
- Developed the discipline to get things done on your own. (no boss at  
ZZA, only colleagues with high expectations)

## Environment

ZipZoomAuto is in its infancy with a growing customer base. You’ll be  
more of a founder than an employee. You’ll play a vital role in  
developing the technical and cultural policies that the company will  
be based on. We’re guided by:

- The Golden Rule
- Making our users lives much easier through our product. (So they can  
go home sooner to their families and make more money)
- Judgment - We’re a small company so each decision made is a  
critical one.
- Honesty - No politics. Only say things about people that you’d  
say to their face.
- Communication - Understand the other’s point of view before making  
your point.
- Reliability - Dependable in your deadlines and work.

## Compensation

We’re an early stage startup with great potential and a market ready  
to be grabbed. We’d prefer to hire someone who can come into our  
office (Houston, TX) and work with us full time; but we’ll consider  
other working situations if it makes sense.

Working at ZipZoomAuto means you’ll get:

- 4 Week vacations. More if needed as long as work is done.
- Free gym membership.
- Health insurance (After first 3 months)
- Work some hours from home.
- And more…

## To Apply

Send code samples, portfolios, and resumes to removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid and  
let us know how you heard about the job. Please include ‘Developer  
Position - Your N.’ in the subject.

Principals only, please. We will not accept any offers from recruiters.