Senior Ruby Engineer

Job Title: Senior Ruby Developer (Contract – 6 Months)

Location: Remote (UK/EU preferred)
Contract Type: Full-time, 6-month contract
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: Competitive (depending on experience)

I'm on the lookout for a Senior Ruby Developer to join my client on a 6-month contract, with the potential to step into a technical lead role. You’ll be working on a high-impact project, contributing to backend development and helping shape the technical direction of the product.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and DevOps specialists. You’ll be expected to take ownership of features, mentor junior developers, and bring best practices to the table.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to backend development using Ruby on Rails
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and maintainable solutions
Participate in architectural decisions and code reviews
Support CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure deployments
Ensure high code quality and performance across the system
Help guide the team with technical leadership and mentoringRequirements
5+ years of experience with Ruby/Rails in production environments
Exposure to DevOps practices (CI/CD, Docker, AWS, Terraform, etc.)
Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, background jobs, and database optimization
Experience working in agile teams and mentoring developers
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and take initiativeNice to Have
Experience with frontend technologies (React, Vue)
Prior experience in a lead or senior role
Familiarity with microservices architecture
Interested?
Send your CV and a short note about your experience to (url removed)