Job Description
Ruby Fullstack Engineer, Mid-Level
Hayes, London
Hybrid
We are looking for someone with 2+ years of experience in web application development to join our growing tech team. We value autonomy and initiative, and are passionate about building scalable, high-quality web applications. This role is focused on writing reliable code, testing, and ensuring minimal downtime. Bonus points if you’ve worked on improving code quality and productivity through applied technical patterns!
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Key Responsibilities:
* Develop, evolve, and maintain our core web application using Ruby, Rails, React, and TypeScript.
* Collaborate closely with product managers and other stakeholders to deeply understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
* Contribute actively to our technology roadmap and priorities, working alongside your team members, key stakeholders, and leadership.
* Build a highly automated and reliable platform that serves both our external customers and internal teams.
* Take on ambiguous or loosely defined problems, analysing them, and proposing effective technical approaches and solutions.
About you:
* 2+ years of professional experience building web applications using Ruby, Rails, React, and TypeScript.
* Strong backend development skills with a willingness to contribute across the full stack (frontend, infrastructure, etc.).
* Proactive and self-driven, able to take ownership of tasks from conception to deployment.
* Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts into clear, understandable language for non-technical colleagues.
* Experience with various testing methodologies (e.g., unit, integration, end-to-end) and a commitment to writing well-tested code.
* A commitment to robust and reliable software delivery, including familiarity with practices like no-downtime deployments, proactive monitoring, and identifying potential risks.
Benefits:
* Hybrid working with 2 days in the office (Hayes, London)
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Add 1 day holiday per year service + buy / sell up to 5 days each year
* Flexible work policy with options to take into account family care
* Best in class Family Friendly Leave and Pay
* Use our own scheme to lease a vehicle through salary sacrifice and save 40-70% to drive a brand new electric car
* £500 pa. personal development budget
* £100 home office budget
* Bupa healthcare
* Equity options - own a part of the business