Mid-Level Ruby on Rails Developer

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Mid-Level Ruby on Rails Developer for a hybrid role in Peterborough. You will develop and maintain Ruby on Rails applications, collaborating with teams and working with databases like PostgreSQL and MySQL. This position requires 2–5 years of relevant experience and offers the chance to work on innovative projects over a 9-month contract.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience working with Ruby on Rails.
• Experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) is essential.
• Familiarity with Docker and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy Ruby on Rails applications.
• Collaborate to design and implement new features.
• Maintain existing codebases for scalability and efficiency.

Skills

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

MVC architecture

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Git

Cloud platforms (AWS, Heroku)

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Client:

Opus Recruitment Solutions

Location:

peterborough, 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.