Lead Ruby on Rails Engineer, UK (remote first), £90,000 - £100,000
Are you a passionate Ruby on Rails Engineer looking to take the lead in a cutting-edge SaaS environment? Our client, a rapidly growing eCommerce SaaS scale-up with an already global customer base and an international tech team, is on the hunt for an experienced Lead Ruby on Rails Engineer.
As a Lead Ruby on Rails Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development of our client’s innovative software platform – developing and shipping features at scale. This is the perfect opportunity for someone eager to lead a RoR product-focused team, collaborate with clients and stakeholders, and work alongside a dynamic team of designers, engineers, and product managers. You will be architecting scalable, high-performance software solutions within a SaaS environment.
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 both 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 and forward-thinking companies in the UK and beyond.
* A collaborative and supportive team that shares industry knowledge and expertise to help you grow.
What We’re Looking For
* 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.
If you’re ready to take on an exciting leadership role in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment, apply today and be part of an innovative team shaping the future of eCommerce SaaS!