We are looking for a highly motivated Intern backend web developer to join our growing product development team. This intern will work with Program Managers, Business Analysts, and other IT staff to understand requirements, and develop and modify existing applications built on Ruby on Rails. This intern must be prepared to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and demonstrate a high degree of ownership and accountability.

Responsibilities:• This developer's primary responsibility will be to lay the groundwork for our Rails-based infrastructure and assist in developing our web platform for managing auction creation, scheduling, invitations and social sharing.• The individual will work closely with senior engineer's and product management to prioritize and implement new features, and also work hand in hand with other front- and backend developers as well as interface with Copart's patented auction server technology.• This intern will work with Program Managers, Business Analysts, and other IT staff to understand requirements, and develop and modify existing applications built on Ruby.• This developer's primary responsibility will be to lay the groundwork for our ruby-based infrastructure and assist in developing our web platform for managing auction creation, scheduling, invitations and social sharing.• Ruby, JRuby and Java knowledge• Familiarity with MVC frameworks such as Rails and Spring• Excellent communication, collaboration and problem solving skills• The motivation to go the extra mile, where necessary

Highly Desirable :• Experience in client-side web technologies (e.g. HTML5, Javascript, CSS)• Experience using memcached and Lucene/SOLR• Linux system admin experience, particularly in Cloud environments (i.e. Amazon Cloud Services)• Prior startup experience• Familiarity with social networking sites and best practices for integrating with them

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For 40 years, Copart has led its industry in innovation and customer service, enabling it to grow profitably in markets across the globe. Our success is the direct result of the skills and efforts of our talented and diverse employees. Our mindset? It's never just a "job" when your coworkers are like family - it's like coming home.