At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead development of innovative music education software using Ruby on Rails.
- Company: Join iRock School of Music, a fun and inspiring tech company.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work, 25 days holiday, and meaningful impact.
- Other info: Dynamic team culture with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of music education while unleashing creativity in children.
- Qualifications: Experience in Ruby on Rails, strong coding skills, and a passion for music.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Ruby on Rails Software Engineer to join our growing team at iRock School of Music. This role gives you the chance to shape and lead development across our suite of applications, with a focus on elegant, scalable code, a smooth user experience, and meaningful impact.
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 (£40,000.00 to £50,000.00 dependent on experience) ~ Hybrid working for a healthy work-life balance ~ 25 days holiday plus bank holidays ~ A chance to work on meaningful software that supports music education and creativity.
- Ruby on Rails with Tailwind CSS (Flowbite), Hotwire, Stimulus.js
- PostgreSQL database
- RSpec for testing
- Heroku for deployment and infrastructure
- Develop, test, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable Ruby on Rails applications
- Lead all stages of the development lifecycle—from concept through to deployment
- Optimise application performance and troubleshoot bugs
- Work closely with our project manager to deliver code and releases on schedule
Proven experience as a Ruby on Rails Developer. Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and MVC architecture. Comfortable with front-end technologies: JavaScript, HTML, CSS. Experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases. Experience with RSpec or similar automated testing frameworks. Familiarity with Agile development methodologies. Degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
This is more than just a coding job, it’s an opportunity to help shape the future of music education software in a fast-growing, values-led company. Apply now and help us rock the world of music education.
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.
Locations
Mid-Level Ruby on Rails 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.
