Mid-Level Ruby on Rails Developer

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

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency is seeking a Mid-Level Ruby on Rails Developer for a hybrid contract role in Watford. The candidate will develop and improve Ruby on Rails applications and collaborate with teams on innovative projects. This role necessitates proficiency in SQL databases and a strong background in OOP and MVC architecture, ideally suited for candidates with 2-5 years of experience.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of Ruby on Rails experience in a professional setting.
• Strong understanding of OOP and MVC architecture.
• Experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL).

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality Ruby on Rails applications.
• Collaborate with teams to design and implement new features.

Skills

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

MVC architecture

Agile methodologies

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Git version control

Problem-solving

Communication

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Mid-Level Ruby on Rails Developer, watford, hertfordshire

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Client:

Opus Recruitment Solutions

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, 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.