Software Engineer - Ruby on Rails

LookSmart is looking for Software Developers - Ruby on Rails for a major e-commerce development project based in San Francisco. In addition, we are willing to consider recent grads.

Responsibilities Include:

• Perform software development of new Ad Center functions.
• Perform maintenance and bug fixing on existing Ad Center functions.
• Perform production support for the Ad Center including troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Design and document your work.
• Unit test software changes and support QA testing.
• Participate in code and design review process, provide and receive feedback to/from other developers.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• One year professional experience doing object-oriented application development with Ruby, Java, or PERL.
• One year professional experience doing front-end web developing using Javascript, CSS , HTML.
• One year professional experience developing web applications in a Unix environment.
• Basic knowledge of SQL at least 1 year experience.
• Working knowledge of CVS or SVN.
• Must be detail-oriented and thorough in design, coding and testing.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of an engineering team.

Desired Skills:

• Professional experience doing application development with Ruby on Rails.
• Professional experience with MVC application development.
• Experience with Oracle including query optimization.
• Experience with test-driven development.
• Professional Experience with online advertising or e-commerce application development.

About LookSmart

LookSmart is a leading alternative in online advertising and technology, offering targeted Pay-Per-Click search advertising and banners for advertisers, customized private-label solutions for publishers, and vertical search sites and web tools for consumers. LookSmart is headquartered in the South of Market district in San Francisco.

Going strong for over 10 years, one of the key contributors to LookSmart's success is the quality of its employees, and we are always looking for the best and the brightest. We have a fun, diverse, and challenging start-up environment where not only are your ideas encouraged, but you will have hands-on experience and the opportunity to impact the bottom line.

LookSmart offers competitive salaries, excellent health benefits, 401(k), an employee stock purchase plan, and recreational discounts.

Join a creative and innovative crew at LookSmart and grow your career!  LookSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Resumes can be submitted to jobs@looksmart.net.