Working With Rails

Optimor is looking for an experienced lead web developer to build our data-driven web service. This is an excellent opportunity to build a product from concept to launch while working with a talented team of developers and mathematicians.

Optimor's next generation comparison technology provides personalised and accurate recommendations to consumers, integrating state-of-the-art research in mathematical statistics by senior Oxford academics. We are an Oxford based start-up, funded by Europe’s leading early stage investors, The Accelerator Group, and the DTI.

Responsibilities:
* Prototyping new features and concepts for review and testing
* Drive the project from start to finish with minimal supervision, coordinating closely with the lead engineer
* Adhering to web standards and insuring cross browser compatibility

Requirements:
* Demonstrated experience (min. 3 years) in web development - product/project references required
* Expert cross-browser, cross-platform compatibility CSS skills
* Strong scripting skills (including either ruby or python or php) and Javascript
* Experience with an open source web framework, either Ruby on Rails or Django or php based MVC framework
* Interest in user interfaces and experience with user feedback
* Authorised to work in the UK
* Flash scripting (preferred)

Extras:
* MySQL or other database proficiency
* LAMP sysadmin experience
* Interest/experience in Agile development practices

Please send your CV to jobs@optimorlabs.com. Principals only please.