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# Senior Ruby Developer

- **Company:** Opus Recruitment Solutions
- **Location:** UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Software Quality, Code Review, Relational Databases, DevOps, Public Key Infrastructure, Ruby on Rails, Ruby, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Web Services, Git, Maintaining Code, Restful APIs
- **Published:** July 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/gb/en/mob/job/70215B20A16A3987AA

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience as a Ruby (on Rails) developer;
 * Experienced in interacting with RESTful APIs;
 * Experienced in relational databases;
 * Solid knowledge of Git;
 * Knowledge of SAML, PKI and cryptography are a plus;
 * Knowledge of DevOps practices is a plus;
 * A mindset to create and maintain development documentation;
 * Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

## Description

We are searching for a Senior Ruby on Rails Developer to play a critical role in a cutting edge technology team. Alongside the team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining advanced web services and applications using the Ruby on Rails framework.

What You'll Do

 * develop and maintain Ruby web services and applications, focusing on Ruby on Rails framework.
 * Collaborate with mobile developers and QA Engineers to ensure smooth integration and quality.
 * Interact with RESTful APIs to connect applications to Back End services.
 * Work with relational databases.
 * Utilize Git for version control to track and manage code changes.
 * Understand and apply knowledge of SAML, PKI, and cryptography (preferred).
 * Apply DevOps practices to ensure efficient and seamless development workflow (preferred).
 * Create and maintain comprehensive development documentation.
 * Ensure code quality and adherence to best practices through testing and code reviews.
 * Optimize applications for security and scalability.
 * Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies related to Ruby development.

What You'll Bring

 * 5+ years of experience as a Ruby (on Rails) developer;
 * Experienced in interacting with RESTful APIs;
 * Experienced in relational databases;
 * Solid knowledge of Git;
 * Knowledge of SAML, PKI and cryptography are a plus;
 * Knowledge of DevOps practices is a plus;
 * A mindset to create and maintain development documentation;
 * Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate effectively with stakeholders.


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