Senior Full Stack Engineer (Ruby on Rails)

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As a high-performing SME with a global customer base, we’re looking for a senior full stack engineer to maintain and improve our core platforms and work closely with a small, high-performing team to deliver simple, scalable software that delights our customers.Alongside your engineering peers, you’ll be responsible building and maintaining our Rails-based platform and React Native mobile app infrastructure. You’ll also shape technical direction, peer coach teammates, and drive quality delivery.This is a perfect role for someone who thrives in high‑autonomy environments, enjoys solving real user problems, and wants to influence technical direction while remaining deep in the code.You will report to our Engineering Manager.Salary: £60,000-£80,000 based on experience and location.What You’ll DoAs part of the engineering team, maintain a high bar for technical quality, pragmatic decisions, and delivery paceHands‑on in our codebase: working primarily with Ruby on Rails (including Hotwire/Turbo) and occasionally with React NativeContribute to and guide architectural decisions, shaping how we scale the product and our teamPair with other engineers, giving thoughtful feedback and contextCollaborate closely with Product and Design to break down work and scope solutions with the customer in mindSpot risks early and support technical initiatives that improve our product, platform, and ways of workingChampion automated testing, observability, documentation, and code clarityInfluence the team’s ways of working through thoughtful code review, refactoring, and knowledge sharingUphold a culture of simplicity, empathy, and continuous learningRequirementsWhat You’ll Bring7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in Ruby on Rails (Hotwire experience a big plus)Comfortable working with full‑stack tools: Rails, Postgres, Redis/Memcached, Sidekiq, Typescript, TailwindExperience in designing, building, and maintaining either GraphQL or RESTful APIsExperience working with either Heroku or AWSStrong grasp of testing, CI/CD, debugging and system performanceExperience working in or adjacent to product teams, and ability to reason from first principlesExperience in influencing technical direction; through peer programming, writing, reviews, and technical judgementStrong communication skills; you able to translate technical ideas for stakeholders and bring others alongA strong sense of ownership; you are about the work you do, and the impact it hasInterest in experimenting with new technologies to improve the customer experienceYou Likely Have7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in Ruby on Rails (Hotwire experience a big plus)Comfortable working with full‑stack tools: Rails, Postgres, Redis/Memcached, Sidekiq, Typescript, TailwindExperience in designing, building, and maintaining either GraphQL or RESTful APIsExperience working with either Heroku or AWSStrong grasp of testing, CI/CD, debugging and system performanceExperience working in or adjacent to product teams, and ability to reason from first principlesExperience in influencing technical direction; through peer programming, writing, reviews, and technical judgementStrong communication skills; you able to translate technical ideas for stakeholders and bring others alongA strong sense of ownership; you are about the work you do, and the impact it hasInterest in experimenting with new technologies to improve the customer experienceHow We Work – Our Values In ActionLove Innovation – You simplify, experiment, and move things forward. You’re not afraid to clean up legacy logic or try a new tool where it makes sense.Lead With Heart – You support your teammates, share your learnings, and offer feedback with care and candour.Yearn to Learn – You’re hungry to grow and help others grow. You’re curious and proactive, always levelling up your craft.Own It – You take responsibility for your impact and follow through on commitments, even the small ones.Be The Greatest – You pursue quality with humility. You don’t cut corners, and you help the team raise its standards.Benefits28 days holiday + public holidaysFlexible Benefits via HapplChoice between Private Healthcare Plan or Wellbeing AllowanceSalary Sacrifice PensionSalary Sacrifice Childcare SchemeModern Employee Assistance Programme / Counselling via Spill. Unlimited structured sessions. Flexible working including ability to work from home regularly Training & Development Engaging off‑sites and fun socials Enhanced Maternity and Paternity incl. enhanced neonatal care pay #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
Greater London
Job Type:
FullTime

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