Junior Backend Developer ( Ruby on Rails)
Ref: JBD0211
Client Description:
CarZar is South Africa’s latest Internet startup – an online marketplace for previously loved cars. Founded by two tech entrepreneurs, Fernando Pinheiro and Michael Miller, the duo have ambitions to change the way South Africans sell cars after being frustrated with the hassle of selling their own cars quickly. Cape Town-based venture capital firm, Silvertree Capital, saw the potential in the business model and together the team plans to build the leading online transactional marketplace for previously owned cars. A data-based algorithm can evaluate previously loved vehicles online in just 30 seconds. If the owner is happy with the evaluation, they can book a free inspection and receive a cash offer in less than 30 minutes. Same day payment is received and CarZar takes care of all the paperwork.
CarZar: We are building a very complex system, with machine learning and which will be the spin-off of other business we intend to launch using the same core. We are in very early stage of it and this system should allow us to expand to other countries and launch spin-off businesses. We just launched the 3rd version of our Pricing Algorithm, which there are lots of space for improvement, plus we need to build all the Backoffice, Mobile Systems, API improvements, etc.
Role description:
WHAT WILL YOU DO AS BACKEND:
Reporting to the CTOs, you will support the development of our backend and integration with all the systems we are developing. The job is very challenging and will help you advance to a new level of expertise.
Requirements:
Expected background and technical skills:
Junior level developer about 1-2 years experience
Skill in Ruby/Ruby on Rails, NoSQL, Git.
Must be able to work in and out of an Agile environment.
Must be able to self manage at times, set and meet their own deadlines, as well as team deadlines.
Must be able to work with the design and UX teams closely to pick possible features and deadlines
Advantageous skills include: NodeJS
Expected personal skills
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Action oriented and results oriented
Strong analytical skills and love for numbers IS A MUST
Strong inter-personal/communication skills: Convince the people and your team that you are making the right decisions
Fast learner
Well organized
Resistant to the stress
Very independent with a strong ability to go further than the expectations
HANDS ON (We are not dentists, our business happens outside the office!)
Good English
As a whole, we expect someone passionate, creative and able to work efficiently.
Client offer:
Long term partnership based on B2B basis or employment contract.
Interesting and challenging project
Salaries on the level 6 000 – 12 000 PLN netto (B2B)
Work at friendly and knowledge sharing environment
Possibility to work in Poland office but also at company HQ at the heart of Cape Town(ideal at winter)
Apply: If you feel comfortable with all mentioned requirements, please apply online at Jakub.pawlaszek@fr.net.pl with ref. Number: JBD0211
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