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Illinois Widget is looking for an API developer to focus on growing our Rails-based hiring platform.

Join a technology-first team dedicated to building the greatest recruiting software available. You'll enjoy working on the latest web technologies in our ever-evolving stack and have significant input into product direction, technology decisions and development priorities. We practice continuous integration and deploy on demand throughout the day.

Your primary focus will be on API development but you'll also spend some time with test automation, other backend development, and front-end React development.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of Ruby on Rails
• Previous experience developing JSON APIs, as well as familiarity with rails-api
• Familiarity with modern Rails best practices
• Experience writing documentation for both internal and external developers; experience with Swagger documentation a plus
• Independent work ethic or fully remote workspace experience
• Strong communication skills

Technologies in Play

• Ruby on Rails
• MySQL
• React (Webpack, ES6)
• SCSS, Bootstrap
• Amazon Web Services
• Docker

Compensation/Benefits:

• 401(k) plan with Roth and Standard options
• $100/month telecom reimbursement
• Up to $50/month fitness reimbursement
• Ability to work remotely
• Comprehensive benefits offered to eligible employees
• Opportunity to contribute in a hands-on manner to the growth and direction of the Company
• Unlimited PTO policy
• Opportunity for professional development
• 8 annual paid holidays for full-time employees