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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Ruby on Rails Software Engineer - **Company:** Alex Staff Agency - **Location:** Netherlands - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** €6,000.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, MySQL, Open Source Technology, Ruby on Rails, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Web Applications, Git, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.nl/details/5827500587 ## About the Role * 7+ years of experience in software development * 5+ years of professional experience with Ruby on Rails * Experience designing and scaling APIs, distributed systems, and web applications * Experience with MySQL or other relational databases * Experience with Git and modern CI/CD practices * Expert-level software development, debugging, testing, and analytical skills * 2+ years of experience planning and executing cross-team technical projects * Expert-level knowledge of relevant sector technologies, engineering processes, and security models * Strong written and spoken English (interviews are conducted in English) * Ability to freely communicate in Russian or Ukrainian Nice to Have * Experience with microservices and service-oriented architectures * Experience integrating third-party platforms and APIs * Leadership, team-building, and mentoring skills * Strategic thinking and ability to evaluate alternative technical approaches * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills * Data-driven decision-making and analytical mindset * Expertise in using generative AI tools to improve software development, code quality, debugging, testing, documentation, and engineering productivity * Experience working on multiple projects in various stages simultaneously ## Description Lead Ruby on Rails Software Engineer needed to join the Engineering team. This is a technical leadership role for someone with deep Ruby on Rails expertise and a strong understanding of technology architecture, programming languages, systems, and security models, who can drive the architecture and delivery of complex software solutions, mentor engineers, and lead cross-team technical initiatives. The role combines hands-on technical ownership with people leadership: you'll be responsible both for the systems you design and for the growth of the engineers around you. Responsibilities * Leading the architecture, design, and development of Ruby on Rails applications * Planning and overseeing large technical projects involving multiple engineering teams * Coordinating tasks and assignments within complex cross-team projects * Driving technical direction, coding standards, and engineering best practices * Mentoring and developing junior, intermediate, and senior engineers * Collaborating with Product, Engineering, and Architecture teams to deliver scalable solutions * Identifying technical risks and driving resolution strategies * Identifying team-specific technical issues and proposing or implementing solutions * Evaluating new technologies and recommending solutions aligned with business goals * Leading prototyping and research initiatives for future platform improvements, * Stable, long-term position with a well-established American company (many team members have 5+ years of tenure) * Significant ownership and responsibility for the systems you develop * Dynamic, continually growing company culture where your contributions make a real difference * Fast, agile development within a smart, highly collaborative, and dedicated team * Cutting-edge, open-source tech stack and large-scale, global applications with real impact on students, classrooms, and institutions of higher learning * Friendly and supportive team culture ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Microservices: how to get started with Spring Boot and Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/242-microservices-how-to-get-started-with-spring-boot-and-kubernetes) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [Cloud Chaos and Microservices Mayhem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/104-cloud-chaos-and-microservices-mayhem) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)