Mid-Level Ruby on Rails Developer

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Mid-Level Ruby on Rails Developer for a hybrid working opportunity on a 9-month contract. The successful candidate will develop and maintain applications while collaborating across teams. This role requires 2-5 years of experience, strong programming skills, and a knowledge of databases. Join a dynamic environment where your coding abilities and problem-solving skills will impact the project directly.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience with Ruby on Rails.
• Strong understanding of MVC architecture and OOP.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality Ruby on Rails applications.
• Maintain and improve existing codebases for scalability and efficiency.
• Implement and maintain APIs for seamless integration.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

Agile Methodologies

Tools

Docker

SQL databases

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Heroku)

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Client:

Opus Recruitment Solutions

Location:

colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Ruby Engineer / Outside IR35/ Hybrid Working / 9 Month Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality Ruby on Rails applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features.
• Maintain and improve existing codebases, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects.
• Work with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and optimize queries for performance.
• Implement and maintain APIs (RESTful, GraphQL) for seamless integration with front-end applications.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience working with Ruby on Rails in a professional setting.
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and MVC architecture.
• Experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS, Heroku).
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and Git version control.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.