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Hstry -- Boston -- FREELANCE Rails/Ember.js full-stack developer Hstry is a Boston-based ed-tech startup focused on bringing history to the digital classroom. Our mission is to captivate students in the study of History and we aim to become the leading digital learning platform for History. The product we are building is a fully-responsive HTML5 web application used on tablets, desktops, laptops and smartphones. Our primary users are K-12 teachers and students, but also historians and history buffs who want to tell their story. We think that in educational software, usability and design have not been given enough attention so we assign a lot of importance to good UX and clean user interfaces. We’re looking for a freelance full-stack web developer who would like to work with us. First on short term, but we are looking to build up long-term relationships. You are passionate about web development are you are well-versed in both Ruby and Javascript. Ideally, you have experience in building single-page web applications. You will play an important role in the development of the application as you will assist the current lead developer. What You Need * Very strong skills in Javascript * Experience in the front-end development of thick-client web applications * Experience with Ember.js is a very nice bonus * Proficiency in Ruby * Experience with Ruby on Rails * University degree is highly regarded, but we value ability and experience just as much * Passion for developing high-quality web products * An entrepreneurial and can-do attitude. You have no issue in tackling tough problems. * If there’s something you don’t know how to do, you’ll figure out the lowest cost path to understanding it. Email me at yoran@hstry.co