Senior Software Developer (Ruby)
Senior Software Developer (Ruby)
Employee type
Contract
Salary
£600 - £650/day
Category
IT
Job Description
Senior Software Developer Ruby – hybrid- SC – 12mths - £6-650pdy inIR35) Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer (Ruby) with significant experience in software engineering, including leading the development of production-level web services. The role is hybrid with 2 days per week in either London or Manchester - current SC clearance/lapsed or eligible would be ideal * You will work within a multi-disciplinary product team and lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust, scalable open data services and APIs * Provide strategic technical leadership by setting software architecture, engineering practices, and technical direction across the Team * Define and evolve scalable, secure design patterns and coding standards, ensuring alignment with GDS standards and cross-government platforms Experience required: Strong coding ability in Python/Ruby [PA2.1] and at least one other modern language. Strong experience working with git as a version control system and effectively documenting development. Experience of developing containerised applications and the capability to work with engineers to deploy applications in the cloud. Ability to engage with non-technical stakeholders and explain complex technical concepts in a clear, accessible way Experience leading delivery across multi-disciplinary teams Key technologies: Ruby language/Ruby Services Python - desirable Docker and Kubernetes GIT Version Control Agile working Technology Code of Practice Service Standard Open Data Services API /API’s