by Terrance Ellis | Oct 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Take your Rails expertise to the next level by building scalable applications that power real change in the energy industry. If you enjoy tackling complex backend challenges, mentoring others, and working directly with clients, this role will put your skills to work in meaningful ways.
About Simple Thread
Simple Thread is a developer-owned, remote-first company that designs and builds custom software with a growing footprint in the power and energy sector. We prioritize transparency, empathy, and collaboration—partnering with clients where software makes a measurable impact.
Schedule
- Fully remote with flexible schedules
- Standard 40-hour workweek (option to discuss fewer hours if needed)
- Occasional overlap required with team hours
What You’ll Do
- Lead design, development, and deployment of Ruby on Rails web applications
- Architect and optimize backend systems, APIs, and database schemas
- Work closely with frontend developers for seamless integrations
- Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and knowledge sharing
- Partner with clients to define requirements and present solutions
- Evaluate new technologies to improve performance and productivity
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to improve CI/CD pipelines and reliability
What You Need
- 5+ years of web development with significant experience in Ruby and Rails
- Strong background in RESTful API design and development
- Solid database experience, including query optimization
- Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern JS frameworks (React, Vue.js)
- Experience with testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
- Leadership and mentoring experience
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
Nice to Have
- Experience or strong interest in the energy sector
- Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Previous experience in a remote-first environment
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- 401k, FSA, medical, and dental insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible work schedules with real work-life balance
- Collaborative, humble, and supportive team culture
Bring your Rails expertise to projects where your code shapes industries and your leadership empowers teams.
Happy Hunting,
~Two Chicks…
by Terrance Ellis | Oct 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Help shape the future of energy and software innovation by building scalable, high-performance applications. If you thrive in Python, love solving complex challenges, and want your work to make a real impact, this role is calling your name.
About Simple Thread
Simple Thread is a developer-owned, remote-first company that partners with clients across industries, with a growing focus on the power and energy sector. We combine strong technical expertise with people-first values, prioritizing collaboration, transparency, and empathy in every project.
Schedule
- Fully remote with flexible schedules
- Standard 40-hour workweek (option to discuss fewer hours if needed)
- Collaborative, distributed team environment
What You’ll Do
- Lead design, development, and deployment of scalable Python web applications
- Architect backend systems, APIs, and database solutions
- Collaborate with frontend developers for seamless integration
- Mentor junior engineers and review code for quality
- Work directly with clients to understand requirements and present solutions
- Optimize performance, streamline CI/CD pipelines, and drive innovation
What You Need
- 5+ years of Python web development (Django or Flask expertise)
- Proven experience designing and building RESTful APIs
- Strong understanding of databases and query optimization
- Familiarity with frontend technologies (React, Vue.js, HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Experience with testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
- Leadership and mentoring skills
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
Nice to Have
- Experience in the energy industry or passion for energy innovation
- Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Previous experience working in distributed/remote-first teams
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- 401k, FSA, medical, and dental insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible work schedules with genuine work-life balance
- Supportive team culture and impactful client projects
Join a company where your engineering skills help transform industries while giving you flexibility, balance, and meaningful collaboration.
Happy Hunting,
~Two Chicks…
by Terrance Ellis | Oct 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Bring your design expertise to a developer-owned, people-first company that values collaboration, clarity, and craft. If you thrive on shaping user experiences for complex web applications and enjoy solving real business problems, this role is built for you.
About Simple Thread
Simple Thread is a remote-friendly, developer-owned company that builds custom software for clients who care about transparency, empathy, and impact. With offices rooted in Virginia, our team is dedicated to delivering meaningful software while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.
Schedule
- Fully remote with occasional on-site design meetings in Richmond, VA
- Standard 40-hour workweek with flexibility for personal schedules
- Minimal travel required
What You’ll Do
- Lead UX design for small to large-scale software projects
- Conduct user research, discovery, and usability testing
- Create wireframes, workflows, and user journeys to deliver intuitive experiences
- Partner with stakeholders to align business goals with user needs
- Advocate for strong UX practices and support teammates with feedback
What You Need
- 4–10 years of UX design experience
- Proven ability to design for custom and complex web applications
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Proficiency in Figma (or similar tools like Sketch, Adobe Suite, InVision)
- Experience with contextual inquiry, user research, and UX artifacts (wireframes, user journeys, service blueprints)
- Ability to commute periodically to Richmond, VA for client meetings
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- 401k, FSA, medical, and dental insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible work schedule and true work-life balance
- Collaborative team culture and meaningful client projects
Join a company where your design work directly impacts clients and end users. If you’re ready to take ownership of UX on projects that matter, we’d love to hear from you.
Happy Hunting,
~Two Chicks…
by Terrance Ellis | Oct 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Join Crate & Barrel’s eCommerce team and help deliver customer-facing solutions at scale. As Senior Developer, you’ll design, build, and optimize .NET-based web applications that power online shopping experiences for millions of customers across Crate & Barrel and CB2.
About Crate & Barrel / CB2
Since opening our first Chicago store in 1962, Crate & Barrel has grown into an iconic brand with over 8,000 associates and 130 locations across the U.S. and Canada. We inspire purpose-filled living with timeless design, responsibly sourced products, and digital innovations that connect customers to beautifully functional home furnishings.
Schedule
- Full-time, fully remote
- Agile Scrum team environment
- Collaboration across product managers, testers, and offshore developers
What You’ll Do
- Design and develop multi-tier web solutions while improving code quality and infrastructure
- Build scalable, unit-testable applications and perform code reviews
- Apply secure coding standards, architecture patterns, and documentation practices
- Work across all phases of the software development lifecycle
- Participate in backlog grooming, sprint planning, execution, and retrospectives
- Mentor and coach developers, fostering collaboration across distributed teams
- Optimize website speed, performance, and SEO
What You Need
- Proficiency in C#, ASP.NET (MVC and WebForms), HTML, JavaScript, and Visual Studio/Code
- Database experience (SQL Server; NoSQL a plus)
- Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Node.js, jQuery)
- Familiarity with Jira and Git/BitBucket
- Knowledge of Domain-Driven Design, Dependency Injection, and caching strategies
- Unit testing frameworks (MSTest, NUnit, Jasmine, etc.)
- Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently
Preferred
- 5+ years of .NET web development (retail eCommerce focus preferred)
- 3+ years with relational databases
- 2+ years in Agile Scrum environments
- Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or comparable work experience
Compensation
- Salary range: $105,800 – $132,250 annually
- Eligible for bonuses, sales incentives, and long-term compensation
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off, wellness time, and volunteer hours
- Merchandise discount and Employee Assistance Program resources
- Tuition reimbursement
- Benefits begin on day one and extend to eligible dependents
Applications are open now—don’t miss your chance to bring your expertise to a high-impact eCommerce role.
Shape the digital future of an iconic retail brand.
Happy Hunting,
~Two Chicks…
by Terrance Ellis | Oct 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Help ensure seamless digital and in-store experiences by leading quality engineering for Crate & Barrel’s technology platforms. As Senior QE, you’ll own testing strategies, automation frameworks, and quality controls that drive product excellence across eCommerce, marketing, and customer-facing systems.
About Crate & Barrel / CB2
Since 1962, Crate & Barrel has inspired purpose-filled living with responsibly sourced, beautifully designed furnishings. From our first Chicago store to today’s global digital presence, our teams innovate every day to connect millions of customers to timeless products built for the modern home.
Schedule
- Full-time, fully remote
- Quality Engineering leadership role reporting to Technology QE Management
- Collaboration with developers, product managers, and offshore QE teams
What You’ll Do
- Own quality engineering across the full sprint lifecycle, from conception to implementation
- Develop and execute manual and automated test scripts; maintain test result documentation and processes
- Facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Operational Readiness Testing (ORT) as SME
- Identify, log, and track defects to closure, ensuring regression controls prevent repeat issues
- Build and maintain automated regression test suites to optimize time and resources
- Collaborate with developers to proactively improve product and process quality
- Write SQL queries and API test scripts to validate system functions
- Document processes, test artifacts, and knowledge transfer materials for new team members
What You Need
- 5+ years of experience building frameworks and writing automated scripts (Selenium, Cypress, QTP, NightwatchJS, Codeception, mabl, etc.)
- Hands-on coding with Java or JavaScript
- Database testing experience (SQL Server, NoSQL, BigQuery)
- API testing and automation experience with tools like Rest-Assured, SoapUI, Postman, or SOAtest
- Familiarity with BDD/TDD frameworks such as Cucumber/Gherkin preferred
- Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and business teams
Compensation
- Salary range: $110,000 – $130,000 annually
- Eligible for bonuses, sales incentives, and long-term compensation
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off, wellness time, and volunteer hours
- Merchandise discount and Employee Assistance Program resources
- Tuition reimbursement
- Benefits start on day one and extend to eligible dependents
Applications are being reviewed—submit yours today to make your mark in quality engineering.
Shape the future of digital quality at scale.
Happy Hunting,
~Two Chicks…
