Senior Ruby on Rails Developer

Job Title: Senior Ruby on Rails Developer (Backend)Location: London (Hybrid – 2 days minimum per week in office)Salary: Up to £90,000 – 110,000Contract Type: Full-time, PermanentWorking Hours: Fully flexible hoursAbout the RoleWe’re looking for a Senior Ruby on Rails Developer to join my clients team and take ownership of backend development across our platform. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a mature, autonomous environment and enjoys contributing to both code and culture.You’ll be working with Ruby on Rails as your primary language, with opportunities to apply your Python knowledge where needed. We’re hosted on AWS, and experience with cloud infrastructure is a big plus. You’ll be part of a friendly, collaborative, and chatty team that values proactive communication, problem-solving, and a sense of humour.What You’ll DoLead the design and development of scalable backend services using Ruby on RailsBuild and maintain RESTful APIs to support web and mobile platformsApply best practices for code quality, testing, and deploymentCollaborate closely with product managers, designers, and DevOps engineersContribute to architectural decisions and technical strategyHelp mentor junior developers and share knowledge across the teamDrive solutions forward independently and take initiative in identifying improvementsWhat They Are Looking For5+ years of experience with Ruby on Rails in production environmentsWorking knowledge of PythonSolid experience with AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.)Strong communication skills and a collaborative, friendly personalitySelf-starter attitude – able to work independently with minimal oversightA positive, chatty nature – we like people who enjoy a bit of banter while getting things done!Perks & BenefitsSalary up to £100,000Hybrid working – 2 days a week in their Central London office, the rest is remoteFully flexible hours – work when you\’re most productive28 days holiday + bank holidays, with 1 additional day for every year of serviceMacBook or equipment of your choiceBudget for learning & developmentMature, outcome-driven culture – no micromanagement