[Jobs] Software Developer Needed - Houston

[Nash Kabbara]

#Developer Position

ZipZoomAuto is a web startup that solves problems for independent car dealers 
(< 200 cars). We save our users many hours of tedious work by automating 
whatever could be automated. And sometimes we TRY to automate things that 
can't be automated!

Our users include proficient folks that run blogs about their dealerships to 
56K modem users that struggle with connecting their digital cameras to their 
USB. Our aim is to keep our app easy to use for all users while providing the 
features that facilitate their lives and increase their sales.

We are looking for a developer that has working Ruby/Rails experience. You 
will be the first programmer on the team (besides founder) and will be the 
technical lead in the company.

## Day To Day

* Designing and implementing new features. (Prototype first, (cuc/spec, 
implement, push, code review, repeat ), release (hopefully at fixed intervals) 
)
* CSS/HTML/JavaScript magic.
* Refactoring code. (that had to be done yesterday)
* Fixing bugs.

## Some Days

* Linux (Ubuntu) administration. (Git, Apache, updates, etc...)
* Tech support. (Around 1/2 to 1 day per week to stay in touch with reality)
* Demoing of app to potential customers. (Around 1 demo per week until process 
is fully automated with app design, guides, and tutorials)

## Requirements

You'll need to already have done the following:

* Deployed web applications
* Understood advanced Ruby features like
** Closures
** Meta programming
** Loops (kidding)
* Understood the Rails stack and are comfortable with it.
* Written unobtrusive JavaScript and well structured XHTML.
* Developed the discipline to get things done on your own. (no boss at ZZA, 
only colleagues with high expectations)
 
## Environment

ZipZoomAuto is in its infancy with a growing customer base. You'll be more of 
a founder than an employee. You'll play a vital role in developing the 
technical and cultural policies that the company will be based on. We're 
guided by:

* The Golden Rule
* Making our users lives much easier through our product. (So they can go home 
sooner to their families and make more money)
* Judgment      - We're a small company so each decision made is a critical 
one.
* Honesty       - No politics. Only say things about people that you'd say to 
their face.
* Communication - Understand the other's point of view before making your 
point.
* Reliability   - Dependable in your deadlines and work.

## Compensation

We're an early stage startup with great potential and a market ready to be 
grabbed. We'd prefer to hire someone who can come into our office (Houston, TX) 
and work with us full time; but we'll consider other working situations if it 
makes sense.

Working at ZipZoomAuto means you'll get:

* 4 Week vacations. More if needed as long as work is done.
* Free gym membership.
* Health insurance (After first 3 months)
* Work some hours from home.
* And more...

## To Apply

Send code samples, portfolios, and resumes to work at zipzoomauto.com and let us 
know how you heard about the job. Please include 'Developer Position - Your 
Name' in the subject.

Principals only, please. We will not accept any offers from recruiters.