Full Stack Developer / Ruby on Rails - 640 Labs
Location: US, IL, Chicago
Department: 640 Labs
Employment type: Full-time
Experience: Mid-Senior level
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Function: Information Technology
Salary range: 80000-100000

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FULL STACK DEVELOPER/RUBY ON RAILS DEVELOPERCompany Profile - 640 LabsFounded in 2013, Chicago based 640 Labs is at the forefront of agriculture analytics.  We are changing the way growers collect, analyze, and plan their farming activities.   640 Labs is using big data analytics tools to solve some of the most challenging problems facing the world.  Our platform is leveraging advances in sensors, bluetooth low energy, mobile computing, GPS, and analytics.  640 Labs has extraordinarily strong growth and ongoing product innovations that continue to change the way people think about farming.  We are technology company that just happens to be focused on agriculture.  If you want to make a difference in the world using your technical skills, then 640 Labs is the place for you.Overview640 Labs is seeking a Full Stack\Developer to help us develop our cloud platform. This position will involve data analytics & visualization, mobile APIs, front end development, and interfacing to 3rd party data sources.  Experience with GIS systems, Google Maps, advance data visualization, and big data tools is a definite plus.To thrive in this role, you'll need to be entrepreneurial minded, love variety, work independently, communicate well and be super organized. Excellent web programming skills and rock-solid understanding of web frameworks is a must.Requirements3 to 4 years experience in Ruby on Rails and JavascriptFamiliarity with Postgres and PostGISBachelor’s degree in computer science or related fieldTest driven designCreate maintainable, reusable codeAbility to take ownership of features and work with minimal oversightStrong written and verbal English communication and organizational skills with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced production deadline-driven environmentA preoccupation with staying on top of industry trends and technologies

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