At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of engaging learning experiences using Ruby on Rails and AI technologies.
- Company: Join Create Academy, a vibrant team dedicated to joyful learning and creativity.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible hours, and 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off.
- Other info: Hybrid role with opportunities for growth and innovation in a fast-paced setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a supportive environment while owning your projects and decisions.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in Ruby on Rails, full-stack development, and experience with AI tools.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are on a mission to help people live more creative and fulfilled lives through joyful learning experiences. As a team, we see ourselves as lifelong learners, not afraid to experiment or make mistakes, while living out our values of bringing joy, building confidence, leaving a positive impact, and celebrating life.
We believe that learning from people who are brilliant at what they do is empowering. Through beautifully produced video courses, Create Academy offers access to instruction from some of the most inspiring designers, gardeners, growers, chefs, artists, and makers working today.
We are seeking a Mid-Level Full Stack Ruby on Rails Software Engineer to help create engaging learning experiences for our web app and a soon-to-be-announced project. Leveraging your expertise in AI-enabled engineering, you will champion all development work from concept stage through to feature completion. You’ll gain a deep understanding of Create Academy’s customers and use this insight to drive technical excellence and communicate that process and thinking to the founders and wider product team.
Tech Stack
- Current: Rails 8.0, + Sanity
- Flexibility: You'll work closely with the CTO to evolve the architecture
Required Experience
- 5+ years Ruby on Rails production experience
- AI-enabled engineering
- Full-stack development with modern JavaScript frameworks
- PostgreSQL, RESTful APIs, background jobs (good_job)
- Payment systems (Stripe)
- Team leadership and architectural decision-making
- Bonus - brightcove or video, saas
Key Responsibilities
- Lead technical direction and architecture decisions
- Own the entire codebase as the primary developer
- Implement new features while improving existing code
- Work with UX, design, and growth teams
- Utilise latest AI tooling to streamline processes
What Makes This Role Unique
- Full technical ownership and autonomy
- Direct impact on product direction
- Small team, big responsibility
- Freedom to choose the best technical approach
Working at Create Academy is fast-paced and challenging, but also incredibly rewarding within a supportive team environment. Please note this is a hybrid role that requires occasional in-office attendance in London, UK.
About you
We're looking for someone who can take ownership, make smart technical decisions, and isn't afraid to refactor when needed. Be a proactive and self-motivated team player with a problem-solving mindset, exceptional communication skills, research experience, and a desire to continually learn and develop. A highly organised individual who happily works both independently and collaboratively, excels in a fast-paced environment, enjoys helping people, and is unafraid to contribute innovative ideas to help drive Create Academy's growth.
Benefits
- £55K to £65K starting salary (depending on experience) with a pay review after 6 months
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a day off for your birthday
- Flexible working hours available
- Enrolment in the company pension scheme
- Regular company-funded social and cultural activities
- Flexible working locations from anywhere in the world for certain weeks of the year
- Hybrid working from home or office role
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in Engineering
- Commute to this job’s location
- No need for visa sponsorship
- 1+ years of work experience with Generative AI Tools
- 4+ years of work experience with Ruby on Rails
Mid-Level Full Stack Ruby on Rails Software Engineer employer: Gorails
Create Academy is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of creativity and continuous learning, empowering employees to take ownership of their work while making a meaningful impact on the lives of learners. With a supportive team environment, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth, employees can thrive both personally and professionally in this dynamic role based in London. The company also offers competitive salaries, generous leave policies, and regular social activities, making it a truly rewarding place to work.
