Job Description Lead Ruby Developer (Inside IR35) £500 per day UK-Based | Flexible Working Start: 23rd March 2026 Contract until 31st July 2026 Full-Time We’re hiring a Lead Ruby Developer to take ownership of a nationally used government digital service undergoing a major cloud migration and platform evolution. This is a critical backfill for a departing Tech Lead. We’re looking for someone who can step in quickly, provide stability, and drive delivery across architecture and engineering. The Opportunity You’ll lead the technical direction of a live public-facing platform used across the UK. The service is currently migrating from Heroku to Azure while simultaneously delivering new feature enhancements and improving overall code quality. You will: Own technical architecture and delivery Lead and mentor a team of developers Oversee migration from Heroku to Azure Implement new platform features Improve code quality and remove technical debt Resolve CMS-related issues Advise stakeholders on content platform integrations Work closely with product and non-technical teams This is a highly visible, business-critical programme. ️ What We’re Looking For Strong Ruby on Rails experience (Senior/Lead level) Proven Azure experience Experience leading engineering teams GDS delivery experience (Alpha, Beta, Live services) Strong communicator, comfortable advising senior stakeholders Agile delivery background Experience working within UK government digital standards (desirable) Contract Details Inside IR35 £500 per day Full-time Immediate impact role No security clearance required This is an opportunity to lead a meaningful public digital service at a pivotal moment of transformation. If you’re a Lead Ruby contractor ready to step into ownership and drive delivery — apply now or message directly for details. RubyOnRails TechLead GovernmentDigital Azure InsideIR35 ContractRole