Senior Ruby Engineer

Sorcer; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sorcer in London is seeking a Senior Ruby Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will contribute hands-on to product development while guiding junior developers in a hybrid role that balances coding with mentoring.

You’ll work on scalable Ruby applications, implement best practices, lead code reviews, and collaborate with cross-functional peers to deliver innovative solutions.

This role rewards leadership, technical excellence, and opportunities for professional growth.

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

• 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.

Skills

Ruby

Ruby on Rails

Leadership

Mentoring

Software architecture

Agile

Communication

Job description

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.