Senior Software Engineer

Developrec — United Kingdom · Posted ~3 hours ago

Senior Full-time Hybrid

Skills

Ruby on Rails Backend development API development Software architecture Performance optimization APIs Backend systems

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A senior software engineering position focused on backend systems, new feature development, platform improvements, scalability, and close collaboration with product teams.

Highlights

Hands-on engineering role with opportunities to modernize platforms, solve complex problems, and influence product development.

Description

Senior Ruby on Rails Developer London | Hybrid (3 days per week) | Up to £110k A growing technology business is expanding its engineering team and looking for several Senior Software Engineers to support the next phase of platform growth and modernisation. The company has an established product, a strong customer base, and a clear roadmap of new functionality. As part of a broader technology transformation, they're investing heavily in engineering and building a high-performing team capable of delivering both new features and long-term platform improvements. This is a hands-on role suited to engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, owning work from concept through to delivery, and collaborating closely with product and engineering colleagues. The Opportunity You'll work across a mix of: New feature developmentPlatform enhancement and modernisationAPI and backend developmentPerformance and scalability improvementsProduct-focused engineering initiativesTechnical design and architecture discussionsThe environment offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to influence both technical decisions and engineering practices. Tech Stack Ruby on RailsPostgreSQLREST APIsHotwire / Turbo / StimulusVue.jsStripeAWSDockerGitHub ActionsCI/CD What They're Looking For Strong commercial Ruby on Rails experienceSolid understanding of PostgreSQL and application performanceExperience delivering production software end-to-endComfortable working in both modern and legacy codebasesStrong communication and collaboration skillsOwnership mentality and willingness to take responsibility for outcomes Additional Details Up to £110kStrong benefits packageQuick interview process, keen to onboard asapHigh ownership, low ego environment