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Lead Ruby on Rails Developer

Reed
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 21 days
Location

London, Greater London WC1A 2LP, England

Salary

ÂŁ45,000 - ÂŁ54,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance
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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Lead Ruby on Rails Developer
  • Job Type: Permanent - Full-time
  • Location: London, Farringdon - Hybrid working
  • Salary Range: TBD 
  • A new exciting opportunity has become available for a Lead Ruby on Rails Developer to join a UK leading housing association client to lead the technical development of their existing online customer services platform. This role is ideal for a hands-on, seasoned developer with a strong background in Ruby on Rails and a passion for leading a team to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
  • Lead the development of a bespoke online customer services platform using Ruby on Rails and associated technologies 
  • Write clean, secure, well-formatted code that adheres to best practices for security and supports cross-browser compatibility.
  • Champion test-driven development, writing tests as a standard practice and fostering a culture that prioritizes this approach.
  • Design new features considering both the existing system architecture and potential future modifications.
  • Manage, mentor, and lead a team of Ruby on Rails developers, setting high standards for code quality and fostering a learning environment.
  • Take ownership of the team’s coding standards and continuously seek improvements.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Ruby on Rails Developer.
  • Proficiency in web technologies including Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, and familiarity with web development tools such as Docker, Git, Google Analytics, and Google Tag Manager.
  • Experience with database development (MS SQL server / Postgres).
  • Strong background in test-driven development, object-oriented programming, and design patterns.
  • Knowledge of Amazon Web Services, DevOps practices, and continuous integration.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience in agile development methodologies and a strong advocate for agile practices.
Benefits:
  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Life assurance cover 3 x your salary
  • Health cash plan scheme f
  • Enhanced pension with matched contributions up to a maximum of 9% contribution 
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Access to extensive on-line training 

To apply for this Lead Ruby on Rails Developer permanent role, please apply with your latest up to date CV to be considered immediately. 

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.