Full Stack Ruby On Rails Software Developer

iRockweb; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

iRock School of Music is seeking a Full Stack Ruby On Rails Software Developer to join a mission-driven team shaping youth music education. You will develop scalable Rails apps, write clean code and tests, and drive features from concept through deployment across backend and frontend.

Work across the stack in a hybrid Farnborough role with a focus on user experience and impact, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful software for thousands of children and schools across

Qualifications

• Solid commercial experience with Ruby on Rails.
• Experience across the full stack (backend and frontend).
• Strong understanding of scalable application design.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain Ruby on Rails applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code with tests.
• Contribute across the full development lifecycle from concept to deployment.
• Deliver features end-to-end on backend and frontend.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and develop new functionality.
• Optimise application performance and resolve issues.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

Full stack

APIs (GraphQL/REST)

PostgreSQL

Git

Job description

About The Role

Full Stack Ruby On Rails Software Developer

At iRock School of Music, we’re on a mission to transform the way children experience music education. Through high-energy, band-based sessions in primary schools across the UK, we give thousands of children each week the chance to play, perform, and feel part of something bigger. But what truly sets us apart is our people. Our team of passionate musicians and educators don’t just teach, they inspire confidence, nurture creativity, and create unforgettable moments for every child they work with.

If you’re looking for a role where your love of music meets real purpose, where no two days are the same, and where you can make a lasting impact while doing what you love, iRock could be the perfect stage for you.

Location: Farnborough (Hybrid)

Salary: Competitive

Contract: Full-time, Permanent (35 hours per week)

Holiday: 27 days plus bank holidays

Start date: As soon as possible

We’re looking for passionate and experienced Software Developers to join our team at iRock School of Music. This role gives you the chance to contribute to the development of our platform, with a focus on clean, scalable code, a strong user experience, and meaningful impact.

You’ll be working across the full stack, taking ownership of features from concept through to delivery. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment and want to build real-world products used by thousands of users, this could be a great fit.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop, test, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable Ruby on Rails applications
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code and automated tests
• Contribute across the full development lifecycle, from concept to deployment
• Build and deliver features end-to-end across backend and frontend
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and develop new functionality
• Optimise application performance and resolve technical issues
• Contribute to improving code quality, structure, and development practices

Technology Environment

• Ruby on Rails backend with PostgreSQL
• GraphQL API powering web and mobile applications
• React-based web platform
• React Native mobile application
• Cloud-based infrastructure with a focus on reliability and continuous delivery
• Background processing, testing and monitoring built into the platform

Our Tech

Ruby on Rails | React | React Native |GraphQL| PostgreSQL | Cloud

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid working for a healthy work-life balance
• Medicash cash plan to support your health and well-being
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• A chance to work on meaningful software that supports music education and creativity

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Solid commercial experience with Ruby on Rails
• Experience working across the full stack (backend and frontend)
• Strong understanding of scalable application design
• Experience working with APIs (GraphQL or REST)
• Good understanding of relational databases such as PostgreSQL
• Experience using Git in a collaborative development environment
• Ability to deliver features end-to-end with attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills and clear communication

Desirable

• Experience with React and/or React Native
• Familiarity with background processing and asynchronous systems
• Experience working in a scaling or product-led environment
• Interest in improving performance, testing, and code quality
• Interest in education, music, or purpose-led organisations

Sound like you?

This is more than just a coding role. It’s an opportunity to contribute to a platform that supports music education and has a real impact on children’s lives. If you’re looking to grow your skills in a collaborative and purpose-led environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Recruitment Statement

This role requires the applicant to be a UK national or be resident in the UK with a right to work visa already in place. iRock embraces diversity and equal opportunity. This advert is not intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We are committed to fair treatment; therefore, every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and ability to perform the duties of the job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Due to the nature of the position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and other vetting checks and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working in a regulated activity. Ex-offenders with spent conviction will be considered on an individual basis and the nature of their offence will be taken into account in the recruitment decision.

Throughout the recruitment process, iRock collects and processes a range of personal data relating to job applicants. We are transparent about how this data is collected, used, and stored and are committed to compliance with data protection obligations.

For more details on our recruitment policies, visit iRock Recruitment Policy.

About Us

Founded in 2016 by father-and-son team John and Josh Franklin, iRock School of Music was built on a simple belief: music has the power to unlock confidence, creativity, and potential in every child. What began in a garden shed has grown into an award-winning organisation, recognised for bringing exciting rock and pop band experiences to thousands of children in hundreds of primary schools across the UK.

At iRock, we do more than teach music, we create experiences that leave a lasting impact. Every week, tens of thousands of children take part in our energetic band sessions, developing teamwork, resilience, and self-belief alongside their musical skills.

Our culture is at the heart of everything we do: fun, honest, supportive, and inspiring. We value ownership, innovation, and doing things properly, and we’re proud to be an award-winning team that inspires both the children we teach and the people who work with us.

As part of our Office Team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our mission. Helping to create the systems, processes, and experiences that enable our Band Coaches and schools to deliver exceptional opportunities for children across the UK. Your work behind the scenes will have a direct impact on the moments that inspire confidence, creativity, and lasting memories for the children we reach every week.