
Lead Software Engineer
Job Description
Posted on: February 28, 2025
AboutLead Ruby on Rails Engineer (Remote First) We seek a passionate and experienced Ruby on Rails Engineer to lead the development of our cutting-edge SaaS platform in the UK. As a rapidly growing eCommerce scale-up, we require an innovative technologist to drive the success of our product. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in architecting scalable, high-performance software solutions within a SaaS environment. This is an opportunity for someone eager to collaborate with clients and stakeholders, work alongside a dynamic team of designers, engineers, and product managers, and develop a RoR product-focused team. Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver product-focused functionality in large-scale RoR SaaS products within an agile team.
- Make strategic technical decisions that align with client and business goals.
- Collaborate on cloud architecture and services implementation.
- Review and enhance code quality through best practices.
- Stay ahead of the curve by keeping up with new technologies and trends.
- Mentor and upskill junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Tech Stack & Tools
- Core technologies: Rails 7, Java, JavaScript (Reactjs)
- DevOps & Cloud: AWS, Lambda, CI/CD
- Databases: MySQL, NoSQL (some MongoDB, Redis)
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with eCommerce platforms or marketplace applications.
- Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring and observability.
- Performance optimisation at scale.
- Experience in implementing DevOps practices and automation.
What You'll Gain
- Exposure to a diverse range of projects and cutting-edge tech stacks.
- The opportunity to see your work deployed in live production environments, impacting ambitious companies in the UK and beyond.
- A collaborative and supportive team that shares industry knowledge and expertise to help you grow.
Requirements
- End-to-end Product Development (RoR) experience.
- A proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving.
- Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and cloud platforms such as AWS.
- The ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly to stakeholders.
- A solid knowledge of object-oriented principles, software design patterns, and best practices.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take on a leadership role in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. Nice-to-have skills
- Ruby on Rails
- Java
- JavaScript
- AWS
- Lambda
- MySQL
- NoSQL
- MongoDB
- Redis
- Mendip, England
Work experience
- Backend
- Fullstack
- Build/Release
Languages
- English
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