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# Lead Ruby Engineer

- **Company:** Formula Recruitment
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, Software Quality, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Ruby on Rails, Ruby, Software Systems, Solid Principles, Information Technology, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815266679-lead-ruby-engineer

## About the Role

We are working with an innovative digital consultancy client to find a talented Lead Ruby Engineer to join their team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Ruby expert who is passionate about building high-performance applications and driving technical excellence., * Extensive experience with Ruby on Rails and a strong command of full-stack web development.

 * Proven track record in leading development projects and guiding technical teams.
 * Strong understanding of modern software design principles, including RESTful services and microservices.
 * Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
 * Excellent problem-solving skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

## Description

Location: Hybrid - Onsite once a fortnight in London

We are working with an innovative digital consultancy client to find a talented Lead Ruby Engineer to join their team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Ruby expert who is passionate about building high-performance applications and driving technical excellence.

As the Lead Ruby Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, developing, and scaling software solutions for clients across various sectors. This position involves hands-on coding, mentorship, and collaboration, allowing you to influence the development approach and ensure the delivery of top-quality, secure, and scalable products. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams and have the opportunity to shape best practices within the engineering group.

Key Responsibilities:

 * Lead development of Ruby on Rails applications, ensuring high performance, quality, and responsiveness.
 * Architect and build robust, scalable solutions that meet client requirements.
 * Mentor and support a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
 * Optimize and improve application performance and code quality.
 * Stay updated with the latest Ruby developments and advocate for best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.

Beneficial Experience:

 * Extensive experience with Ruby on Rails and a strong command of full-stack web development.
 * Proven track record in leading development projects and guiding technical teams.
 * Strong understanding of modern software design principles, including RESTful services and microservices.
 * Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
 * Excellent problem-solving skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Media


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