software Developer( Ruby )

Based in Swansea, South Wales — three days per week on-site

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Senior Ruby Developer to develop, maintain, and enhance web applications and backend services using Ruby and Ruby on Rails. The successful candidate will work as part of an Agile development team, delivering high-quality software solutions while following established development standards, coding practices, and quality processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain applications using Ruby and Ruby on Rails.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews and implement feedback to improve software quality.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application defects and performance issues.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Product Owners, QA Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and other developers to deliver business requirements.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to application enhancements, bug fixes, and technical improvements.
• Develop and execute unit tests and support integration testing activities.
• Maintain technical documentation for developed solutions.
• Follow security, compliance, and software engineering best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• 3–5 years of experience in software development.
• Strong experience with Ruby and Ruby on Rails.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs.
• Good understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Familiarity with Git version control.
• Experience with testing frameworks such as RSpec or Minitest.
• Basic knowledge of Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of Linux environments.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) is desirable.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of Redis or background job processing (e.g., Sidekiq).
• Exposure to GraphQL.
• Basic understanding of microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as React or Vue.js.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
• Good time management and prioritization skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and continuously improve technical skills.

Equal Opportunities

Scrumconnect Consulting is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.

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