Description
Project Ricochet has its hands in a lot of cool stuff. We are a design and development firm with a focus on PHP and Node.js. Currently a large percentage of our work is in Drupal, but when we look to the future of the web, it’s in slick Javascript frameworks that bring the web alive and make it feel more and more like a native app.We are in need of Release Manager / QA Technician to join our solid team.
The ideal candidate is a detail oriented Git ninja who is able to compare and verify complex acceptance criteria - and is also able to follow our release process to ship features for a given release. Our release process requires coordination with clients, developers, and project managers to ensure that nothing is missed and that our clients do not experience downtime.
We offer competitive pay and a competitive bonus program based on your billable time.
Qualities of the Ideal Candidate
- Is extremely proficient with Git.
- Knowledge of Drupal, Meteor, and Node.js is a plus.
- Experience and comfort with JIRA.
- Is familiar with Agile software development.
- Is familiar with continuous integration philosophies.
- Is comfortable with your mom jokes.
- Computer Science degree or comparable solid knowledge and real world programming experience is a plus.
- Humble, honest, hungry and smart.
- Organized, systematic, and logical.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team and grow from constructive feedback.
Challenges of the Job
- You will be asked to learn constantly. Although support will be provided by our team, you need to research solutions and read documentation to find solutions on your own.
- You must have the ability to multi-task and switch gears to work on multiple projects in any given day.
- You must use our software to track your time and log your progress throughout the day.
- You must be a fast, efficient and high quality worker.
- You must complete projects on budget (which you help set) and are expected to be billable at least 35 hours per week (in line with an industry standard 90%), extra billable hours or an advancement / increase of your billable rate will result in hourly bonuses paid quarterly.
Benefits of the Job
- You get to work from home.
- Gain experience in a wide range of technologies and programming processes to acquire the competencies needed to be a rock solid engineer.
- Grow professionally and (most likely) personally in this role.
- Regular 40 hour work week (overtime may be required from time to time but it is rare) and respectful, fun and relaxed work environment. We want you to have a good work/life balance and we also want to support you in any side projects you may be involved in.
- Opportunities to be involved in entrepreneurial offshoots from products we develop internally.
Compensation
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Bonuses for extra billable hours allow you to easily make more than your salary, whenever you want.
- Great opportunities for rapid advancement and sharing in our success.
- For full time employees: Healthcare, Major Holidays and Paid Vacation.
To apply:
- Send an email with subject line: “Release Manager / QA Technician Position”
- Use the body of the email as your cover letter
- Attach your resume in PDF format
- Note: Incomplete or unprofessional submissions will not be reviewed.