Back End Ruby on Rails Developer

Were supporting a major digital programme seeking an experienced Back End Ruby on Rails Developer to play a key role in taking a critical service through to live operation.

This is not a traditional coding-focused developer position. Were looking for a solution-oriented problem solver who can work with stakeholders to shape, design and deliver outcomes. The initial phase is likely to focus on discovery, solution design, wireframing and collaborative problem-solving, with hands-on development increasing as the service progresses towards go-live.

Youll be working within a large, complex organisation, helping drive delivery decisions, improve technical processes and ensure the successful implementation of a scalable, resilient service.

Key Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to define and shape solutions

Translate business requirements into practical technical approaches and wireframed concepts

Support the design, implementation and successful go-live of a digital service

Contribute to architecture, solution design and continuous improvement initiatives

Develop and maintain Back End services using Ruby on Rails where required

Drive automation, tooling and deployment best practices

Support CI/CD pipelines and modern delivery approaches

Help identify risks, resolve technical challenges and unblock delivery teams

Strong experience with Ruby on Rails

Proven ability to solve complex business and technical problems

Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and collaboration skills

Experience designing and delivering solutions within large, complex organisations

Strong understanding of AWS cloud environments

Experience with deployment pipelines, automation tooling and DevOps practices

Background delivering services from concept through to implementation and live operation

Ability to work comfortably across discovery, design and delivery phases

Desirable

Active SC Clearance or eligibility to transfer existing SC clearance

Experience within government, regulated or highly secure environments

Knowledge of modern cloud-native architectures and continuous improvement practices