Senior Software Engineer - Ruby

Senior Software Developer - Ruby

12-Month Contract

Inside IR35

Role Details

• Location: London or Manchester (2 days/week onsite + monthly team rotation)

• Duration: 12 months

• Clearance: BPSS to start; active SC required due to timescale of the project

• Team: 10 direct reports, part of a 60+ programme

• Experience: 4+ years

Essential Skills

Technical:

• Strong Ruby development (primary focus), Python experience desirable

• Experience across multiple services, particularly data services

• Docker, Kubernetes, Git/version control

• API development and integration

• Agile working practices and adherence to technical standards

Approach:

• Pride in producing high-quality, well-documented code

• Ownership of the full development process

• Collaborative working with user-centered design (UCD) teams

• Thrives in small, agile, multi-disciplinary teams

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop Ruby-based applications and data services

• Build and maintain APIs and open data platforms

• Ensure code is high-quality and well-documented

• Work closely with UCD teams and technical experts in an agile environment

What We're Looking For:

• Senior Ruby developer with strong focus on code quality

• Experience working with data services

• Comfortable working in small, agile teams and collaborating with UCD teams

Desirable Skills:

• Python development

• Experience in public sector or government projects

• Knowledge of search technologies and open data platforms

• Active SC clearance