A Senior Technical Lead (Ruby on Rails) is required to join one of our clients, who are transforming the automotive space. This role provide an opportunity to step into a VP of Engineering position in a year from now.
To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.
You will havedeep expertise in architecting, developing, and scaling full-stack web platforms, particularly within the Ruby on Rails ecosystem. Experienced in guiding cross-disciplinary engineering teams and embedding modern engineering practices that enable reliable, high-velocity delivery. Adept at introducing and operationalising emerging technologiesincluding LLMs and AI-driven tooling to create meaningful product and commercial impact. Brings a decisive, action-oriented approach and a strong ability to align technical direction with business strategy in fast-moving, product-centric environments.
Key requirements:
Ruby & Ruby on Rails
Full-Stack Engineering: JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Hotwire, Stimulus
Node.js & React exposure beneficial
API Design: REST, GraphQL, external integrations
Data Stores: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, Elasticsearch
Async Processing: Sidekiq, Resque
Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Heroku, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, IaC
Testing & Quality: RSpec, Capybara, TDD methodologies
Security, performance tuning, and system hardening
AI & LLMs: API integration, prompt engineering, AI-enhanced features and developer tooling
Responsibilities:
Provides hands-on technical leadership to engineering teams (515 people), including mentoring, code review, and architectural direction.
Owns end-to-end system architecture, ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, and delivered at pace.
Partners closely with Product, Design, and Commercial teams to convert business objectives into robust technical plans
Drives engineering excellence through best practices, continuous improvement, and sustainable delivery processes.
Led the build-out and ongoing evolution of high-traffic Ruby on Rails platforms supporting significant commercial throughput.
Modernised legacy systems while ensuring uninterrupted business operations.
Introduced AI-powered enhancements to improve customer journeys and internal operational efficiency. xsngvjr
Collaborated with stakeholders across pricing, quoting, and customer lifecycle domains to deliver impactful product improvements.