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Lead Ruby on Rails Engineer (Remote First)
We seek a passionate and experienced Ruby on Rails Engineer to lead the development of our cutting-edge SaaS platform in the UK. As a rapidly growing eCommerce scale-up, we require an innovative technologist to drive the success of our product.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in architecting scalable, high-performance software solutions within a SaaS environment. This is an opportunity for someone eager to collaborate with clients and stakeholders, work alongside a dynamic team of designers, engineers, and product managers, and develop a RoR product-focused team.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and deliver product-focused functionality in large-scale RoR SaaS products within an agile team.
• Make strategic technical decisions that align with client and business goals.
• Collaborate on cloud architecture and services implementation.
• Review and enhance code quality through best practices.
• Stay ahead of the curve by keeping up with new technologies and trends.
• Mentor and upskill junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Tech Stack & Tools
• Core technologies: Rails 7, Java, JavaScript (Reactjs)
• DevOps & Cloud: AWS, Lambda, CI/CD
• Databases: MySQL, NoSQL (some MongoDB, Redis)
Nice-to-Haves
• Experience with eCommerce platforms or marketplace applications.
• Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring and observability.
• Performance optimisation at scale.
• Experience in implementing DevOps practices and automation.
What You'll Gain
• Exposure to a diverse range of projects and cutting-edge tech stacks.
• The opportunity to see your work deployed in live production environments, impacting ambitious companies in the UK and beyond.
• A collaborative and supportive team that shares industry knowledge and expertise to help you grow.
Requirements
• End-to-end Product Development (RoR) experience.
• A proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and cloud platforms such as AWS.
• The ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly to stakeholders.
• A solid knowledge of object-oriented principles, software design patterns, and best practices.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take on a leadership role in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
Nice-to-have skills
• Ruby on Rails
• Java
• JavaScript
• AWS
• Lambda
• MySQL
• NoSQL
• MongoDB
• Redis
• Mendip, England
Work experience
• Backend
• Fullstack
• Build/Release
Languages
• English
Lead Ruby on Rails Engineer (Remote First)
We seek a passionate and experienced Ruby on Rails Engineer to lead the development of our cutting-edge SaaS platform in the UK. As a rapidly growing eCommerce scale-up, we require an innovative technologist to drive the success of our product.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in architecting scalable, high-performance software solutions within a SaaS environment. This is an opportunity for someone eager to collaborate with clients and stakeholders, work alongside a dynamic team of designers, engineers, and product managers, and develop a RoR product-focused team.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and deliver product-focused functionality in large-scale RoR SaaS products within an agile team.
• Make strategic technical decisions that align with client and business goals.
• Collaborate on cloud architecture and services implementation.
• Review and enhance code quality through best practices.
• Stay ahead of the curve by keeping up with new technologies and trends.
• Mentor and upskill junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Tech Stack & Tools
• Core technologies: Rails 7, Java, JavaScript (Reactjs)
• DevOps & Cloud: AWS, Lambda, CI/CD
• Databases: MySQL, NoSQL (some MongoDB, Redis)
Nice-to-Haves
• Experience with eCommerce platforms or marketplace applications.
• Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring and observability.
• Performance optimisation at scale.
• Experience in implementing DevOps practices and automation.
What You'll Gain
• Exposure to a diverse range of projects and cutting-edge tech stacks.
• The opportunity to see your work deployed in live production environments, impacting ambitious companies in the UK and beyond.
• A collaborative and supportive team that shares industry knowledge and expertise to help you grow.
Requirements
• End-to-end Product Development (RoR) experience.
• A proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and cloud platforms such as AWS.
• The ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly to stakeholders.
• A solid knowledge of object-oriented principles, software design patterns, and best practices.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take on a leadership role in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
Nice-to-have skills
• Ruby on Rails
• Java
• JavaScript
• AWS
• Lambda
• MySQL
• NoSQL
• MongoDB
• Redis
• Mendip, England
Work experience
• Backend
• Fullstack
• Build/Release
Languages
• English
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Lead Software Engineer position is now open for candidates interested in the Software Developer Jobs sector. This role in Chewton Mendip offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Software Developer Jobs is a plus.
