Ruby on Rails Backend Engineer

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mid-to-Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer to join a start-up in a role where you will play a major part in future developments. This company is a Series A startup, breaking down barriers and making the world more accessible for everyone. Originally founded within the UK transport sector, they have developed award-winning, innovative solutions that prioritise dignity, safety, and inclusion for millions of users. In this varied role, you will move beyond feature development to focus on the stability, performance, and observability of the core Rails ecosystem. You will act as a trusted backend partner for Product and Platform teams, stabilising third-party integrations, improving background job efficiency, and utilising architectural documentation like C4 models to ensure long-term scalability. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned Ruby on Rails developer with deep expertise in PostgreSQL and background processing via Sidekiq and Redis. You should be highly proficient in building RESTful APIs, managing JSON serialisation, and implementing secure authentication methods like JWT or SSO. Beyond coding, you will possess knowledge of Docker and AWS, alongside the communication skills required to translate complex technical risks into clear operational priorities. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-led business during a period of international scaling. You will have the autonomy to own multiple backend systems, reduce operational risk across global integrations, and play a pivotal role in shaping the architectural future of a platform recognised for its excellence in accessibility and safety. The Role:

• Lead the evolution of core Ruby on Rails operational platforms.
• Optimise PostgreSQL performance and Sidekiq background job efficiency.
• Manage secure third-party integrations and RESTful API design.
• Partner with Platform teams on AWS and CI/CD reliability.

• Deep experience with Ruby on Rails and OOP.
• Expert in PostgreSQL tuning and complex query optimisation.
• Proficient with Docker, AWS, and containerised deployment workflows.
• Strong communicator, capable of leading production incident responses.

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