Jobs at betterplace.org
About betterplace
Parent company gut.org is based in Berlin and with betterplace.org operates the largest German internet platform for social engagement. Since 2007 betterplace.org has been connecting people and companies that want to help directly with people and organizations that need help – transparent, direct and worldwide.
betterplace.org is seeking a Senior Rails Developer to begin immediately.
We’re looking for engaged and qualified colleagues who can support us in this work.
Your role
You are an energetic member of our small but mighty Scrum Development Team. You work closely with the team, which is at once product owner and tester, in the technical conception and implementation of new features. And you will share responsibility for reaching our sprint targets.
What we expect …
- At least 2 years experience in the development of web-applications
- Or: at least a Master level qualification in computer science, media or a related area.
- worked on several projects, ideally in Ruby or Rails
- Excellent knowledge of Ruby as well as one other oject-oriented language
- Sound knowledge of ICT basic principles
- Experience with complex applications
- Comfortable using MVC and REST
- Interest in agile software development: pair-programming, test-driven development (we work with Cucumber and RSpec), incremental design, refactoring, etc.
- Pragmatic, diligent, personal initiative and good technical understanding.
- Confident working with Git and Linux/OS X Shell
- Prepared to live in Berlin
- If you come from outside the European Union, you must have a work permit for Germany
What we offer …
- Work in a small motivated team of very good developers
- A great office in an old factory right on the Spree in Kreuzberg; a separate and quiet room for product and development, Macs, young, friendly and motivated colleagues.
- Interest in long-term collaboration, typical-level renumeration
How can I apply? Please send your application documents along with salary requirements to dha@betterplace.org or by post to: gut.org gAG, Schlesische Str. 26, 10997 Berlin
Project references and coding examples (ideally github or rubyforge) should be included
betterplace.org is seeking Junior Rails Developers to begin immediately.
We’re looking for engaged and qualified colleagues who can support us in this work.
Your role
You are an energetic member of our small but mighty Scrum Development Team. You work closely with the team, which is at once product owner and tester, in the technical conception and implementation of new features. And you will share responsibility for reaching our sprint targets.
What we expect …
- At least 2 years experience in the development of web-applications
- Or: at least a Bachelor level qualification in computer science, media or a related area.
- at least one project done in Ruby
- Good knowledge of Ruby as well as one other oject-oriented language
- Comfortable using MVC and REST
- Interest in agile software development: pair-programming, test-driven development (we work with Cucumber and RSpec), incremental design, refactoring, etc.
- Pragmatic, diligent, personal initiative and good technical understanding.
- Confident working with Git and Linux/OS X Shell
- Prepared to live in Berlin
- If you come from outside the European Union, you must have a work permit for Germany
What we offer …
- Work in a small motivated team of very good developers
- A great office in an old factory right on the Spree in Kreuzberg; a separate and quiet room for product and development, Macs, young, friendly and motivated colleagues.
- Interest in long-term collaboration, typical-level renumeration
How can I apply? Please send your application documents along with salary requirements to dha@betterplace.org or by post to: gut.org gAG, Schlesische Str. 26, 10997 Berlin
Project references and coding examples (ideally github or rubyforge) should be included
