Staff Level Ruby Engineer - Remote UK

Staff Level Ruby Engineer - Remote UK

Salary: Up to £100,000 per annum

Location: Remote



I am very excited about this opportunity for a rapidly growing client who is a sustainability-focused B Corp in their scale-up phase, backed by solid investment with a stable run rate. Their mission for the next few year is to increase their market size while making a positive impact on the environment. They are looking for a talented Staff Level Ruby Engineer to join their team and lead a group of three engineers.



Tech Stack:



Ruby on Rails (this is a requirement)

Terraform

AWS

PostgreSQL

Platform Ownership:



Take full responsibility for the design, delivery, and performance of core systems and infrastructure.

Develop and implement a roadmap for the platform that aligns with product and business goals, under the guidance of the Head of Software.

Negotiate and commit to delivery schedules.

Communicate strategic initiatives to key stakeholders across the business, ensuring their buy-in and approval.

Assist the Head of Software with cross-functional operations and non-project tasks.Engineering Management:



Set a clear direction for the team.

Delegate tasks effectively.

Ensure delivery schedules are consistent with the team’s availability.

Maintain visibility over the team’s activities and project execution.

Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve issues.

Monitor team performance.

Line-manage team members.

Recruit and onboard new team members.

Provide the team with necessary resources and training.

Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

Create conditions for the team to thrive.Software Development: As a Staff Developer, focus on key technical challenges such as:



Delivering high-impact features.

Debugging complex problems around critical paths.

Prototyping new technologies or architectures to assess feasibility.

Diagnosing and optimising performance issues requiring deep expertise.

Responding to major incidents or security vulnerabilities requiring urgent resolution.

Benefits:



25 holiday days per year plus UK bank holidays

Up to 10 extra days for life admin, birthdays, etc.

Enhanced parental leave.

Private Medical and Dental Insurance via Bupa.

Life Assurance.

If you are interested in a new role, and want to find something that can actively make an impact on the environment and be part of a growing company, please reach out/ apply as they are interviewing this week and next week!



**unfortunately I can't consider any applicants with no rights to work in the UK