Ruby on Rails Developer

• Ruby Developer
• £500-£550 per a day – Inside IR35
• 3-6 Month Contract
• Remote Working

We are seeking an experienced Ruby Developer to join our growing government clients. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to significant projects, working on complex systems and delivering high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable applications using Ruby on Rails.
• Build and integrate robust APIs, ensuring seamless communication between various systems.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, following best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Contribute to the entire application lifecycle, focusing on coding, debugging, and testing.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong commercial experience as a Ruby Developer, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects.
• Demonstrable strong experience working on APIs, including design, development, and integration (RESTful, GraphQL).
• Proficiency in Node.js for specific backend services and tooling.
• Solid understanding of JavaScript for front-end integration and broader development needs.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Understanding of agile development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• SC Clearance or Eligibility for SC Clearance is mandatory for this role. You must either hold current SC clearance or be willing and able to undergo the vetting process.

Desirable (but not essential) Skills:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and methodologies.