Senior Ruby Engineer

Sorcer; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Sorcer in London is seeking a Senior Ruby Engineer to join our hybrid team (4 days in the office). You will write robust Ruby applications and contribute to product development while mentoring junior developers.

You will lead code reviews, shape architecture, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help drive engineering excellence in an agile environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Ruby and Ruby on Rails.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience mentoring and coaching developers, with a passion for leadership.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain robust Ruby applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and testable code following industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members.
• Lead code reviews, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Act as a mentor to junior developers, helping them grow in their roles.

Skills

Ruby

Ruby on Rails

Leadership

Mentoring

Agile

Communication

Job description

Job Title: Senior Ruby Engineer
Location: London - Hybrid (4 days in the office)
Salary: Up to £110k per annum

We are partnering with an innovative company based in London seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Ruby Engineer to join their dynamic team. Known for its cutting-edge solutions and collaborative culture, this organisation values technical excellence, leadership, and the professional growth of its employees.

As a Senior Ruby Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the team by contributing hands-on to product development while also guiding and mentoring junior developers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hybrid technical leadership position, balancing their time between coding and coaching.

Key Responsibilities:

• Programming (75%):
  • Build and maintain robust, scalable Ruby applications.
  • Write clean, efficient, and testable code following industry best practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• Coaching and Mentoring (25%):
  • Provide technical guidance and support to team members.
  • Lead code reviews, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
  • Act as a mentor to junior developers, helping them grow in their roles.

What We're Looking For:

• Extensive experience with Ruby and Ruby on Rails.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience mentoring and coaching developers, with a passion for leadership.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.