Developer (Ruby On Rails)

Summer Browning Associates; Greater London; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Summer Browning Associates is sourcing a Ruby on Rails Developer for an initial contract ending in March 2027. Location options include London, Bristol, or Manchester, with a mainly remote-based setup.

The role requires strong back-end development experience with Ruby on Rails and familiarity with cloud-based web applications, containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud platforms. You will work in an agile, collaborative environment with emphasis on automated testing and secure coding practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in back-end development using Ruby on Rails.
• Awareness of cloud-based web app technologies (HTTP, databases, backups, CDNs, search).
• Familiarity with containers (Docker or Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Understanding of software design principles and applying them.
• Knowledge of automated testing, TDD, CI, pair programming, code review, and version control.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

Back-end development

Cloud computing

TDD / automated testing

CI / pair programming / code review

Version control

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

SBA are currently supporting our Central Government client who are seeking a Ruby on Rails Developer on an initial contract end March 2027

Location: London, Bristol OR Manchester (Mainly remote based)

Experience in back-end development, with knowledge of Ruby on Rails programming language used for back-end web development

An awareness of technologies used for cloud-based web applications, such as HTTP, databases, backups, CDNs, search, containers (e.g. docker or kubernetes) and cloud computing (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud Platform or Azure)

Understanding of software design principles, and an ability to apply them

Familiarity with modern software development approaches such as automated testing, test driven development (TDD), continuous integration, pair programming, code review and version control

Understanding of common web security risks such as OWASP Top 10, and the corresponding mitigations

Enjoy researching and learning new programming tools and techniques and sharing their skills with others

Have experience working in a collaborative environment, and an understanding of the benefits of agile and multi-disciplinary approaches

A desire to use their skills and experience to make a genuine difference, and to work on important services that are used by millions of people

NB: BPSS to start and successful applicant must be SC eligible