Full Stack Ruby Developer

Do you believe in an honest, privacy-first internet and want to use your development skills to make a real difference? At Soverin, we are looking for a Full Stack Developer to help build and improve our core email platform. You will work on scalable systems, customer-facing applications, and internal tooling that supports our mission: giving users full control over their digital privacy.

Join a passionate team of engineers, ops specialists, and privacy advocates working on a secure and modern email ecosystem in Amsterdam.

Your role

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As a Full Stack Developer, you will work across both backend and frontend systems, contributing to the continuous improvement of our platform. You will collaborate closely with operations and support teams to increase stability, reduce support load, and improve the overall user experience.

Your responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and improving our backend and frontend architecture (Ruby on Rails, Turbo, Stimulus)
• Building internal tools to improve support and operations efficiency
• Contributing to customer-facing applications such as webmail and control panels
• Working with support teams to identify and resolve bugs and usability issues
• Collaborating on infrastructure and platform innovation projects
• Improving automation and system reliability
• Keeping our issue tracker (YouTrack) structured and up to date

You will work with technologies including Ruby on Rails 7, PostgreSQL, Redis, PHP, JavaScript, TailwindCSS, Kubernetes, and email-related systems such as Postfix, Dovecot, and Rspamd.

Do you have experience in Usability?, We are looking for an experienced and hands-on developer who enjoys working in complex systems and values collaboration. You recognize yourself in the following:

• HBO/WO working and thinking level (or equivalent experience)
• More than 6 years of software development experience
• Experience in a startup or fast-moving tech environment
• Test-driven development mindset
• A proactive "never settle" attitude
• Strong collaboration skills with ops and support teams

Knowledge of or experience with:

• Ruby on Rails (7), Turbo, Stimulus
• Roundcube
• PostgreSQL
• HTML, Slim templating
• TailwindCSS
• JavaScript
• Redis
• PHP
• Kubernetes (or willingness to learn)
• Email systems such as Postfix, Dovecot, Rspamd, and Sieve
• Monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana (plus)
• Nextcloud (plus)

Pulled from the full job description

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Commuter assistance
• Flexible schedule, Working at Soverin means contributing to a meaningful mission while growing your technical expertise. In return, you can expect:
• A full-time (40h) or part-time (32h) position
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work setup
• A passionate team of privacy-focused engineers and internet veterans
• A strong focus on personal development and growth
• 26 vacation days (pro-rated)
• Fully covered pension contribution (5.3%)
• Internet allowance of €50 per month
• Phone allowance of €25 per month
• Travel reimbursement or NS Business Card
• Lease bike or Swapfiets option
• Annual development budget of €750
• Discount on gym membership
• Participation in Good Shares (co-ownership in The Sharing Group)

At Soverin, you will help shape the future of private communication on the internet - building technology that puts users, not data exploitation, at the center.

About Soverin

Soverin is an independent privacy-first email provider based in Amsterdam. For over a decade, Soverin has focused on secure communication by giving users full control over their mailboxes and personal data.

The company is built by a team of experienced engineers, internet pioneers, and infrastructure specialists who are passionate about privacy, reliability, and simplicity. Their platform combines email, webmail, calendar (CalDAV), and contacts (CardDAV) services into a scalable and secure ecosystem.

At Soverin, privacy-by-design is not a feature but the foundation of everything they build.

&Work will help you

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Vacature-informatie

• Dienstverband: Fulltime
• Ervaringsniveau: Medior
• Salaris: €4500 - €5500