Ruby on Rails Developer Bit Zesty Remote (United Kingdom)

Bit Zesty; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Bit Zesty as a Ruby on Rails Developer to craft high-quality software solutions in a collaborative team. You'll maintain and develop scalable applications while enjoying flexible remote working, a generous holiday package, and support for your professional growth.

Benefits

Fully remote working

Flexibility with working hours

33 days holiday

Health and wellness contribution

Conference/training budget

Private medical insurance

Regular virtual team activities

Dynamic working culture

Qualifications

• Experience as a Ruby on Rails Developer with exposure to multiple applications.
• Knowledge of SQL (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB/ElasticSearch).
• Previous agency experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Write efficient, reusable, and reliable Ruby code.
• Identify performance issues and bugs, providing solutions.
• Conduct Ruby on Rails version upgrades.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

SQL

NoSQL

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Job description

Job Description

We have a new opportunity for an experienced Ruby on Rails Developer to join the Bit Zesty team on a full time, permanent basis. In this role, you’ll join a skilled team of Developers creating high quality, scalable products for our clients. You’ll work closely with our Project Managers, UX Designers and Technical Director, focussing on both maintenance and new development of software applications.

This role would be ideally suited to someone who likes working with Ruby on Rails and is keen to work as part of a team on a range of different projects. If you enjoy creating dynamic web applications and are passionate about clean code, we would love to hear from you.

The Job

On a day to day basis, you’ll be involved with the following:

Writing efficient, reusable, and reliable Ruby code

Identifying performance issues and bugs, and providing solutions to these problems

Conducting regular Ruby on Rails version upgrades

Participating in code reviews

Contributing to creating a culture of writing excellent software

Taking wireframes/mockups and user stories and build systems that meet the requirements

Requirements

Ideally, we’re looking for someone with the following:

Experienced Ruby on Rails Developer with exposure to multiple applications

Comfortable working on existing codebases

Experience of working with live applications including ongoing maintenance

Knowledge of SQL experience (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB/ElasticSearch)

Interested in learning new technologies (for example, Elixir, React Native)

Comfortable working across multiple projects and able to switch between them as required

Happy to work mostly synchronously as part of a team

Great attention to detail

Previous agency experience would be advantageous

A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related subject is desirable

Benefits

At Bit Zesty, we offer a range of perks and benefits to help you enjoy your time with us, such as:

Fully remote working – no more stressful commutes, ever

Flexibility with working hours

High spec kit including MacBook Air, iPhone, Jabra headset, happy lamp and more to help you get the most out of your home office

Holiday: 33 days (25 paid days leave, plus UK bank holidays and a day off for your birthday)

Health and wellness contribution towards your gym membership or fitness app

Conference/training budget

Private medical insurance

Regular virtual team activities

An open, dynamic and collaborative digital working culture

Interested? Click apply now to submit your CV.

Due to the remote nature of this job, we have advertised it in different locations. Please only apply once.

We’re always keen to hear from Ruby on Rails Developers and UX Designers, so please get in touch if you or someone you know is looking for a new opportunity.

Bit Zesty is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.