Ruby On Rails Developer

Hays are now looking for a Ruby Developer for one of our local clients: Rate: Circa £450 p/d Inside IR35 Hybrid: 1-2 days a week in Bath, rest is WFH Duration: 6 month+ contract

Overview

A highly skilled Ruby Developer is required to support a small, fast-paced digital development team working on a bespoke Ruby-based technical environment. This role involves leading development tasks, contributing to technical strategy, and quickly getting up to speed with complex systems and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Ruby-based development tasks with minimal oversight
• Work within Agile teams using standard development tools and workflows (e.g., GitLab, Jira)
• Provide technical guidance on development approach and infrastructure
• Contribute to digital projects and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders
• Deliver high-quality, maintainable code within agreed timelines

Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in Ruby development with demonstrable portfolio
• Strong understanding of Ruby-based content management systems (experience with Typecase beneficial but not essential)
• Ability to quickly understand and work within complex digital environments
• Experience working in Agile settings
• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive communication style
• Experience working within large, structured organisations nice to have
• Familiarity with digital development in education or public-sector environments nice to have

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or send a copy of your up to date CV to jonathan.davies1@hays.com #4784662 - Jonathan

• Extensive experience in Ruby development with demonstrable portfolio
• Strong understanding of Ruby-based content management systems (experience with Typecase beneficial but not essential)
• Ability to quickly understand and work within complex digital environments
• Experience working in Agile settings
• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive communication style
• Experience working within large, structured organisations nice to have
• Familiarity with digital development in education or public-sector environments nice to have