Senior Software Engineer

Northampton Business Directory; Milton Keynes; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech industry is seeking a Senior Ruby on Rails Developer to join their fully remote team. This role offers an opportunity to innovate and grow in a supportive environment that champions work-life balance. You will design and develop scalable applications, collaborate on projects, and utilize the latest technologies while enjoying flexible working hours and various perks including a free Udemy license.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive salary + bonus

Career growth & learning opportunities

Supportive team culture

Access to latest tech and tools

Free Udemy license

Friday afternoons to innovate

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer (or similar).
• Proficiency in Ruby and TypeScript is essential.
• Experience with AWS and MySQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Craft and maintain web apps using Ruby and TypeScript.
• Architect scalable backend systems and manage MySQL databases.
• Collaborate to launch new features and debug issues.

Skills

Ruby

TypeScript

MySQL

AWS

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

Hiring: Senior Ruby on Rails Developer (Remote - UK Based)
Location: Anywhere in the UK (100% Remote)
Job Type: Full-Time | Flexible Hours | Work-Life Balance Champions

Why This Role Rocks:
Ready to level up your dev career with a company that actually values innovation, autonomy, and continuous learning? Join a forward-thinking tech powerhouse where creativity meets cutting-edge code. You'll be part of a passionate, remote-first team building impactful products - and yes, you'll get Friday afternoons to work on your own passion projects.

Plus, every team member gets a free Udemy license to keep those skills sharp and curiosity thriving.

️ What You'll Be Doing:
As their next Full Stack Ruby on Rails wizard, you'll:

• Craft and maintain sleek web apps using Ruby and TypeScript
• Architect scalable, secure backend systems
• Collaborate with a cross-functional dream team to launch new features
• Tune performance for speed and scalability
• Debug like a boss and keep things running smoothly
• Manage MySQL databases with confidence
• Deploy and scale apps on AWS
• Stay ahead of the tech curve with the latest tools and trends

What they are looking for:

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer (or similar)
• Proficiency in Ruby and TypeScript
• Solid with Ubuntu, MySQL, and AWS
• Comfortable with front-end tech (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• A sharp eye for detail and a problem-solving mindset
• Strong communicator and self-starter in a remote setup

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with other languages/frameworks
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines
• Agile/Scrum experience

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive salary + bonus scheme
• ️ Flexible working hours
• Career growth & learning opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• ️ Access to the latest tech and tools
• Free Udemy license for all your learning needs
• Friday afternoons = your time to innovate

Note: You must be based in the UK and have full rights to work without restrictions.