Senior Ruby on Rails Developer - Remote (UK) - Exciting Growing Startup

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading startup in the ecommerce/SaaS space is seeking a Senior Ruby on Rails Developer who will play a vital role in shaping their product. The ideal candidate will have robust experience in Ruby on Rails, strong collaborative skills, and the enthusiasm to grow with the company.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Ruby on Rails required.
• Startup experience preferred, ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Ruby on Rails applications.
• Address technical debt and bugs.
• Engage with users to improve experience.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

Communication

Collaboration

DevOps

User research

Tools

Hotwire

Turbo

Stimulus

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Senior Ruby on Rails Developer - Remote (UK) - Exciting Growing Startup, newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear

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Client:

Opus Recruitment Solutions

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, 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:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

? Senior Ruby on Rails Developer (Remote - UK) | £60,000–£70,000+ DOE

I am working with a client in the Ecommerce/ SaaS space who is rapidly scaling and growing, who is looking for a Senior Ruby Developer who is passionate about working with the latest Rails frontend.

About the client:

They are a growing startup looking for a Senior Ruby Developer who’s excited to wear multiple hats and grow with them. You’ll play a key role in shaping their product, working closely with end users, and delivering features that make a real impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing and maintaining Ruby on Rails applications (full-stack with Hotwire, Turbo, Stimulus)
• Addressing technical debt and resolving bugs
• Designing and delivering new features end-to-end
• Collaborating on infrastructure and deployment
• Engaging directly with users to understand their needs and improve the experience
• Writing tests and ensuring high code quality
• Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience with Ruby on Rails
• Keen to work with Rails frontend tools (Hotwire, Turbo, Stimulus)
• Startup experience – comfortable with ambiguity and wearing many hats
• Solid understanding of infrastructure and deployment
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Enthusiasm to grow with the company and take ownership

Bonus Points

• Experience with DevOps or cloud platforms
• Familiarity with product design or user research
• A track record of delivering in fast-moving environments