Senior Ruby on Rails Software Engineer Are you an experienced Ruby on Rails developer looking for an exciting opportunity to work on impactful projects? We're searching for a Ruby on Rails Software Engineer to join our team and take complete ownership of our software development . This role will allow you to bring your creative flair to the forefront while ensuring an easy-to-use client interface that enhances the user experience. Founded in 2016 by father and son team John and Josh Franklin, iRock School of Music is built on a belief in the power of music to unleash creativity, potential, and passion in every child. What started in a garden shed is now teaching thousands of children in hundreds of schools across the UK, making a real impact on students' confidence and teamwork skills through rock and pop band lessons. Our workplace culture reflects these values: fun, honest, supportive, and inspiring . You'll be joining a company that encourages innovation, values diverse learning styles, and understands the importance of creative expression. A competitive salary ~ Hybrid working to support a healthy work-life balance. ~ 27 days of holiday plus bank holidays. ~ Ruby on Rails with Tailwind CSS (Flowbite), Hotwire, Stimulus.js Postgresql database Develop, test, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure web applications using Ruby on Rails. Troubleshoot and debug applications to optimise performance. Work closely with the project manager to ensure timely delivery of code, testing phases, and releases. Proven experience as a Ruby on Rails Developer. Strong understanding of object-oriented programming. Experience with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Ability to write clean, readable Ruby code. Experience with PostgreSQL and relational databases. Optimising web performance using Cloudflare settings: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). Familiarity with Agile development methodologies. Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and tools (a plus but not essential). At iRock School of Music , we believe in fostering a workplace culture that is fun, honest, supportive, and inspiring. If you’re ready to take on a senior role and help shape the future of our applications, apply now! This role requires the applicant to be a UK national or be resident in the UK with a right to work visa already in place. iRock embraces diversity and equal opportunity. This advert is not intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Due to the nature of the position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and other vetting checks and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Ex-offenders with spent conviction will be considered on an individual basis and the nature of their offence will be taken into account in the recruitment decision. Throughout the recruitment process, iRock collects and processes a range of personal data relating to job applicants. We are transparent about how this data is collected, used, and stored and are committed to compliance with data protection obligations. For more details on our recruitment policies, visit iRock Recruitment Policy .
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AWS Engineer/Senior Software Engineer in Farnborough, Hampshire employer: iRock School of Music
At iRock School of Music, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values creativity and passion in music education. Our vibrant work culture fosters collaboration and personal growth, offering extensive training opportunities and a supportive environment where you can truly make a difference in children's lives. With generous benefits including 11 weeks of paid holidays, mileage reimbursement, and a commitment to employee wellbeing, joining our team means being part of a mission-driven organisation that inspires the next generation of musicians.
