Senior Software Developer-Ruby-Hybrid-12Mth-SC-6-650Pday Insideir35

SmartSourcing Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment company is looking for an experienced Senior Software Developer with strong Ruby skills. This hybrid role, based in London or Manchester, involves leading a product team to design and develop scalable open data services and APIs. Candidates should have experience with containerized applications, Git, and engaging with stakeholders. The company values diversity and is committed to equality and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in software engineering, including leading development.
• Experience developing containerized applications in the cloud.
• Engaging effectively with non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of data services and APIs.
• Provide strategic technical leadership and set software architecture.
• Define and evolve design patterns and coding standards.

Skills

Strong coding ability in Python/Ruby

Experience leading delivery across multi-disciplinary teams

Strong experience with git

Ability to engage with non-technical stakeholders

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Version Control systems (GIT)

Job description

Overview

Senior Software Developer - Ruby - hybrid - SC- 12mths - 6-650pdy inIR35

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer (Ruby) with significant experience in software engineering, including leading the development of production-level web services. A hybrid role with 2 days p/wk on site in either London or Manchester.

Responsibilities

• You will work within a multi-disciplinary product team and lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust, scalable open data services and APIs.
• Provide strategic technical leadership by setting software architecture, engineering practices, and technical direction across the Team.
• Define and evolve scalable, secure design patterns and coding standards, ensuring alignment with GDS standards and cross-government platforms.

Experience required

• Strong coding ability in Python/Ruby [PA2.1] and at least one other modern language.
• Strong experience working with git as a version control system and effectively documenting development.
• Experience of developing containerised applications and the capability to work with engineers to deploy applications in the cloud.
• Ability to engage with non-technical stakeholders and explain complex technical concepts in a clear, accessible way.
• Experience leading delivery across multi-disciplinary teams.

Key technologies

• Ruby language/Ruby Services
• Python - desirable
• Docker and Kubernetes
• GIT
• Version Control
• Agile working
• Technology Code of Practice
• Service Standard
• Open Data Services
• API/API\'s

SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.