Job Title: Principal Ruby Developer Location: Belfast (Hybrid or Remote within NI) Salary: Up to £90,000 bonus Type: Full-time, Permanent Overview: We're hiring a Principal Ruby Developer to join one of the most exciting engineering teams in Belfast. Locally owned and growing fast, this company is building an in-house platform that's helping blue-chip clients optimise delivery in their field, and they're setting the pace across the sector. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a team that's on the rise, at a time when many in the market are standing still. You'll play a central role in shaping a high-impact product used across global client operations. Key Responsibilities: Lead the evolution of a modern Ruby codebase in a collaborative, product-focused team Assist architectural decisions and mentor other developers across best practices Solve complex technical problems with elegant, maintainable code Drive continuous improvement, from testing to CI/CD pipelines Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and DevOps to ensure delivery excellence Requirements: Proven experience in Ruby on Rails at a senior or principal level A passion for building clean, scalable, production-ready systems Experience working in product-led environments or scaling platforms Strong communication and a desire to contribute to team culture and growth Any exposure to modern DevOps, frontend, or cloud tools is a bonus Why Join? One of the most exciting engineering teams in Belfast, with real ownership and vision Local founders, ambitious growth plans, and momentum in a tough market Up to £85k bonus equity options High autonomy, high impact, and the chance to help shape the future of the platform Apply here or reach out to Aaron Somers at Ocho for more information via LinkedIn. Skills: ruby software development software engineering Benefits: Work From Home bonus pension healthcare