Posted: September 14, 2011

Susco Solutions and Touch Studios are two of the fastest-growing tech companies in Louisiana. These sister software development companies are both based in New Orleans and are keeping up with the rapid demand by expanding their total staff of 14 to 18 over the next two months.

Each company fulfills a niche of this business sector. Susco Solutions specializes in developing internal business software and web applications, while Touch Studios concentrates on developing mobile & social apps, games, as well as our own IP. Because of the vast array of technologies used, we give our employees the necessary tools to cultivate their skills and learn new languages and tools like, PHP, .NET, Google APIs and Java/Android.

We are currently looking for a Ruby on Rails Developer. See below for details:

Responsibilities
• Building applications in Ruby on Rails
• Developing APIs for interaction with mobile devices and third-party websites
• Write maintainable and self-commenting code
• Collaborate across the company with developers and non-developers
• Take ownership and manage projects through the entire lifecycle

Requirements
• Expert knowledge of HTML/CSS/JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX and SQL
• Experience building Rails applications using Ruby on Rails 3
• Ability to write lean and clean code that you are proud to hand-off to others
• Comfortable with building and maintaining client relationships
• You have/do contribute to open-source software projects optional
• A positive attitude and willingness to drive projects to completion in a fast moving environment
• You enjoy coming up with creative solutions to challenging problems
• Work onsite M-F, 9-5
• Candidates should have a BS/BA degree (or equivalent work experience) and 2+ relevant working experience in systems development

This is a full-time position. Salary is $45-$65k, commiserate with experience, including health insurance and benefits. Exponential room for growth as both companies have doubled in size in the past year and there's no slowing down in sight.

Our mission is to provide businesses with internal and external business applications for all platforms that will increase the top line and/or reduce cost, while being a breeding ground for software to take to market. We are committed to the renewal of New Orleans. If you are interested in joining our team please apply at http://careers.touchstudios.net/apply/xzAhMP/Ruby-On-Rails-Developer.html