Lead / Senior Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails)

Vivo Talent Solutions; Germany (OH); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivo Talent Solutions is assisting a Cologne-based, product-focused tech company in Germany to hire a Lead or Senior Ruby on Rails Developer. The role offers remote or hybrid work within Germany and a permanent full-time arrangement.

You will design robust Rails applications, mentor engineers, champion TDD and clean architecture, and collaborate closely with product and design teams to ship high-quality software.

Qualifications

• Solid experience with Ruby on Rails.
• Strong practice of TDD.
• Experience leading or mentoring engineers.
• Fluent English and German.
• Hands-on AWS, Docker, or Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Design and build robust, scalable Ruby on Rails applications.
• Lead and mentor a team of developers.
• Champion test-driven development and clean architecture.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product and design teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in tools, processes and engineering standards.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

TDD

Leadership

English

German

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Lead / Senior Ruby on Rails Developer (Remote/Hybrid – Germany-wide)

Location: Remote or hybrid (within Germany)

Full-time, Permanent

Are you a Lead or Senior Software Engineer with experience in Ruby on Rails ready for your next challenge in a stable, supportive, and forward-thinking tech environment?

We’re working with a well-established, product-focused tech company headquartered in Cologne, known for their commitment to agile practices, technical excellence, and a collaborative engineering culture. They're now looking to expand their team with a skilled Lead or Senior Software Engineer with Ruby on Rails experience who’s passionate about clean code, mentoring others, and building scalable systems.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing and building robust, scalable applications using Ruby on Rails
• Leading and mentoring a team of developers
• Championing best practices like test-driven development (TDD) and clean architecture
• Collaborating cross-functionally with product and design teams
• Driving continuous improvement in tools, processes, and engineering standards

What You’ll Bring:

• Solid professional experience with Ruby on Rails
• Strong understanding and practice of TDD
• Prior experience leading or mentoring engineers
• Fluent English and German
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Docker, or Kubernetes

What’s in It for You?

• Flexible remote or hybrid work from anywhere in Germany
• Join a mature engineering culture that values autonomy and craftsmanship
• Ongoing learning and development, with peer mentoring and knowledge sharing
• A collaborative, inclusive environment that prioritises empathy and professional growth

Whether you’re based in Cologne or working remotely across Germany, if you're excited about working on meaningful projects with smart, kind people. this could be the perfect next step in your career.