At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a remote team to develop and enhance educational software that impacts students worldwide.
- Company: Leading U.S.-based edtech company with a strong engineering culture.
- Benefits: Decent pay, fully remote work, paid holidays, and access to Udemy for self-development.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and a friendly team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education while working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: 3+ years of Ruby on Rails experience and strong application development skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
A leading U.S.-based edtech company is looking for a Middle Ruby on Rails Developer to join their fully remote team. Their platform helps educational institutions manage and distribute digital learning materials — from e-textbooks to interactive courseware. The company is known for its advanced e-reader, AI-powered study tools, and seamless integrations with major learning management systems. Their solutions are used by thousands of schools and universities, helping students save over $160 million on textbooks and other materials.
The team has a strong engineering culture and very low turnover — many developers have been with the company for years. You’ll be joining a stable, collaborative, and impact-driven environment where your work will directly support modern education.
Your tasks on the position:
- Participation in all aspects of the application development life cycle, including specifications, prototypes, development, quality assurance, deployment and operations
- Development and modification of internal and external software as part of a team of engineers
- Checking work in practice and using automated tests
- Supporting the day-to-day work of the team, troubleshooting and resolving issues as they arise
Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience with Ruby on Rails
- 3+ years of application and API development experience
- Experience with MySQL or other relational databases
- Experience with Git or other source code control systems
Working hours: 12:00–20:00 (GMT+2, Kyiv time)
B2B cooperation is mandatory. Ukrainian/Russian C1+ and English B2+ are required.
Will be an advantage:
- Knowledge of modern web development technologies: PHP, JavaScript, web services (REST), MySQL
Benefits:
- Decent pay
- 100% remote work format
- Stable work in an American company (the company has existed since the early 2000s)
- Opportunity for self-development: various technologies and tools, corporate subscription to Udemy training platform
- Friendly and supportive team
- Paid holiday and sick leave
Remote Senior/Middle Ruby on Rails Developer (Remote) in Sheffield employer: Alex Staff Agency
Join a leading U.S.-based edtech company that champions modern education through innovative digital solutions. As a fully remote Senior/Middle Ruby on Rails Developer, you'll thrive in a stable and collaborative environment with a strong engineering culture, where your contributions directly impact thousands of students. Enjoy competitive pay, opportunities for self-development through corporate training subscriptions, and a friendly team that values your growth and well-being.
