Senior Ruby on Rails Software Engineer

iRock School of Music; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative music education organization in Farnborough is seeking a Senior Ruby on Rails Software Engineer to lead impactful projects and enhance user experiences. This role offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and the chance to work with modern technologies. Ideal candidates will possess strong Ruby on Rails experience and a passion for producing clean, scalable solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Medicash cash plan

27 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Ruby on Rails Developer.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming.
• Ability to write clean, readable Ruby code.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain robust web applications using Ruby on Rails.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and design new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to optimize performance.
• Lead all phases of the development lifecycle.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

Object-oriented programming

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

PostgreSQL

Docker

Cloudflare

Heroku

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Docker Compose

Kubernetes

Job description

Senior Ruby on Rails Software Engineer

Are you an experienced Ruby on Rails developer looking for an exciting opportunity to work on impactful projects? We're searching for a Ruby on Rails Software Engineer to join our team and take complete ownership of our software development. This role will allow you to bring your creative flair to the forefront while ensuring an easy-to-use client interface that enhances the user experience. If you're passionate about clean code, scalable solutions, and cutting-edge technologies like Docker, Cloudflare, and Heroku, we’d love to hear from you!

Why Join iRock School of Music?

Founded in 2016 by father and son team John and Josh Franklin, iRock School of Music is built on a belief in the power of music to unleash creativity, potential, and passion in every child. What started in a garden shed is now teaching thousands of children in hundreds of schools across the UK, making a real impact on students' confidence and teamwork skills through rock and pop band lessons.

At iRock, we don’t just teach music—we inspire and change lives. Our workplace culture reflects these values: fun, honest, supportive, and inspiring. You'll be joining a company that encourages innovation, values diverse learning styles, and understands the importance of creative expression.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid workingto support a healthy work-life balance.
• Medicash cash plan to support your health and well-being.
• 27 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• The opportunity to be part of a company that is passionate about music education and making a real impact.

Tech Stack:

• Ruby on Rails with Tailwind CSS (Flowbite), Hotwire, Stimulus.js
• Sidekiq
• Postgresql database
• GraphQL API for Flutter-based iOS mobile app

Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure web applications using Ruby on Rails.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, and tests.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to optimise performance.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Lead all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Work closely with the project manager to ensure timely delivery of code, testing phases, and releases.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Ruby on Rails Developer.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming.
• Experience with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Familiarity with MVC, RESTful architecture, and ORM concepts.
• Ability to write clean, readable Ruby code.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and relational databases.
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and code storage platforms like GitHub
• Experience with Docker and containerization technologies, including:
• Creating and managing Docker containers.
• Using Docker Compose for multi-container applications.
• Working with container orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Implementing best practices for container security and optimisation.
• Experience with Cloudflare, including:
• Configuring and managing CDN, DNS, and security features.
• Optimising web performance using Cloudflare settings:
• Experience with Heroku, including:
• Deploying and managing applications.
• Utilising Heroku’s add-ons and services.
• Managing Heroku pipelines and CI/CD workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with SmartDebit, Stripe and Sendgrid API’s
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and tools (a plus but not essential).

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys working with modern development tools, and is eager to make a significant impact. At iRock School of Music, we believe in fostering a workplace culture that is fun, honest, supportive, and inspiring. If you’re ready to take on a senior role and help shape the future of our applications, apply now!

Recruitment Statement

This role requires the applicant to be a UK national or be resident in the UK with a right to work visa already in place. iRock embraces diversity and equal opportunity. This advert is not intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We are committed to fair treatment; therefore, every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and ability to perform the duties of the job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Due to the nature of the position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and other vetting checks and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working in a regulated activity. Ex-offenders with spent conviction will be considered on an individual basis and the nature of their offence will be taken into account in the recruitment decision.

Throughout the recruitment process, iRock collects and processes a range of personal data relating to job applicants. We are transparent about how this data is collected, used, and stored and are committed to compliance with data protection obligations.

For more details on our recruitment policies, visit iRock Recruitment Policy.