Full Stack Ruby on Rails Engineer (mid-level)

We are seeking a Mid-Level Full Stack Ruby on Rails Software Engineer to help create engaging learning experiences for our web app and a soon-to-be-announced project. Leveraging your expertise in AI-enabled engineering, you will champion all development work from concept stage through to feature completion.

You'll gain a deep understanding of Create Academy's customers and use this insight to drive technical excellence and communicate that process and thinking to the founders and wider product team.

Tech Stack

• Current: Rails 8.0, Next.js + Sanity (marketing site)

• Flexibility: You'll work closely with the CTO to evolve the architecture, Lead technical direction and architecture decisions

5+ years Ruby on Rails production experience

• AI-enabled engineering

• Full-stack development with modern JavaScript frameworks

• PostgreSQL, RESTful APIs, background jobs (good_job)

• Payment systems (Stripe)

• Team leadership and architectural decision-making, We're looking for someone who can take ownership, make smart technical decisions, and isn't afraid to refactor when needed. Be a proactive and self-motivated team player with a problem-solving mindset, exceptional communication skills, research experience and a desire to continually learn and develop. A highly organised individual who happily works both independently and collaboratively, excels in a fast-paced environment, enjoys helping people and is unafraid to contribute innovative ideas to help drive Create Academy's growth.

£55K to £65K starting salary (depending on experience) with a pay review after 6 months

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a day off for your birthday

Flexible working hours available

Enrolment in the company pension scheme

Regular company-funded social and cultural activities

About Create Academy We are on a mission to help people live more creative and fulfilled lives through joyful learning experiences. As a team we see ourselves as lifelong learners, not afraid to experiment or make mistakes, while living out our values of bringing joy, building confidence, leaving a positive impact and celebrating life. We believe that learning from people who are brilliant at what they do is empowering. Through beautifully produced video courses, Create Academy offers access to instruction from some of the most inspiring designers, gardeners, growers, chefs, artists and makers working today.