Soundcloud is looking for an experienced web developer with knowledge of the latest web development tools and methodologies. You are an excellent team player and keen on new challenges in a start-up environment.
If you are passionate about sound and music, then throw your hat in the ring!
Responsibilities:
- Develop the backend parts of new key features for the SoundCloud Rails-based platform.
- Optimize the backend of existing features for performance and stability.
- Find and resolve issues with the platform in close communication with our users.
Requirements:
- Solid experience with Ruby and at least one more language (preferably C/C++).
- Significant experience with Ruby on Rails and at least one other web application framework.
- Great SQL skills, including complex queries and optimization.
- Strong fluency in nginx/Thin/MySQL/*nix stack.
- Experience with test-driven development as well as queue-based architectures, specifically RabbitMQ.
- Working knowledge of music production tools and techniques.
- Writing and UI design skills a plus.
