Mid - Senior / Ruby Founding Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A profitable startup near Luton is seeking a Founding Ruby Engineer to join their collaborative team. This mid to senior-level role focuses on backend development using Ruby, plays a pivotal part in the company's growth, and offers a supportive environment to influence its technical direction.

Benefits

A pivotal role in a profitable, growing startup

A supportive, collaborative team environment

The chance to grow with the business and influence its technical future

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software development experience with Ruby on Rails.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Comfortable working 2 days a week in the office near Luton.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of backend development using Ruby.
• Collaborate closely with a small, passionate team.
• Help transition development from an overseas team to an in-house model.
• Play a key role in shaping the company’s tech direction and culture.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

Communication

Collaboration

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Mid - Senior / Ruby Founding Engineer, luton, bedfordshire

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Client:

Opus Recruitment Solutions

Location:

luton, bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

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Job Description:

? Founding Ruby Engineer – Profitable Startup Near Luton (Hybrid)

Are you interested in making a real impact at a growing, profitable startup? We're working with a bootstrapped tech company based near Luton that’s looking for a Founding Ruby Engineer to join their close-knit, collaborative team.

This is a mid to senior-level role with a strong backend focus, ideal for someone who thrives in a startup environment and is excited about helping shape the future of a development team.

? What You’ll Be Doing:

• Take ownership of backend development using Ruby
• Collaborate closely with a small, passionate team
• Help transition development from an overseas team to an in-house model
• Play a key role in shaping the company’s tech direction and culture

What They’re Looking For:

• 4+ years of software development experience, with Ruby on Rails
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Comfortable working 2 days a week in the office (near Luton)

? What’s on Offer:

• A pivotal role in a profitable, growing startup
• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• The chance to grow with the business and influence its technical future