Software Developer (Ruby)

Job Description

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy whose work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We deliver impactful technology solutions across UK government departments, working at the forefront of user-centred design, agile delivery, and scalable digital services that genuinely make a difference.

• Strong focus on work-life balance with a flexible hybrid model (3 days onsite)
• Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary agile environment alongside civil servants and industry experts

Based in Swansea, South Wales - three days per week on-site

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Senior Ruby Developer to develop, maintain, and enhance web applications and Back End services using Ruby and Ruby on Rails. The successful candidate will work as part of an Agile development team, delivering high-quality software solutions while following established development standards, coding practices, and quality processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain applications using Ruby and Ruby on Rails.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews and implement feedback to improve software quality.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application defects and performance issues.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Product Owners, QA Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and other developers to deliver business requirements.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to application enhancements, bug fixes, and technical improvements.
• Develop and execute unit tests and support integration testing activities.
• Maintain technical documentation for developed solutions.
• Follow security, compliance, and software engineering best practices.

Required Skills & Experience Technical Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in software development.
• Strong experience with Ruby and Ruby on Rails.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs.
• Good understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Familiarity with Git version control.
• Experience with testing frameworks such as RSpec or Minitest.
• Basic knowledge of Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of Linux environments.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) is desirable.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of Redis or background job processing (eg, Sidekiq).
• Exposure to GraphQL.
• Basic understanding of microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as React or Vue.js.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
• Good time management and prioritization skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and continuously improve technical skills.

Our interview process

We keep things straightforward. Following an initial CV review, successful candidates will be invited to a short screening call with our recruitment team, followed by a two-stage process comprising a technical assessment and a values-based interview with the hiring team. We aim to move quickly and will keep you informed at every stage.

Equal Opportunities

Scrumconnect Consulting is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV to ( (see below) ) or apply directly through this listing.

Technical Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in software development.
• Strong experience with Ruby and Ruby on Rails.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs.
• Good understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Familiarity with Git version control.
• Experience with testing frameworks such as RSpec or Minitest.
• Basic knowledge of Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of Linux environments.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) is desirable.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of Redis or background job processing (eg, Sidekiq).
• Exposure to GraphQL.
• Basic understanding of microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as React or Vue.js.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
• Good time management and prioritization skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and continuously improve technical skills.

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy whose work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We deliver impactful technology solutions across UK government departments, working at the forefront of user-centred design, agile delivery, and scalable digital services that genuinely make a difference.

• Strong focus on work-life balance with a flexible hybrid model (3 days onsite)
• Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary agile environment alongside civil servants and industry experts