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Full Stack Ruby On Rails Software Developer

October 15, 2026

Hybrid

Middle

Farnborough

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Description

Full-time hybrid role developing a platform that supports music education for thousands of children in primary schools across the UK. The developer takes ownership of features end-to-end across backend and frontend, from concept through to delivery. The product runs on Ruby on Rails with PostgreSQL, a GraphQL API, a React web platform and a React Native mobile app.

Responsibilities

Develop, test, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable Ruby on Rails applications
Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code and automated tests
Contribute across the full development lifecycle, from concept to deployment
Build and deliver features end-to-end across backend and frontend
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and develop new functionality
Optimise application performance and resolve technical issues
Contribute to improving code quality, structure, and development practices

Requirements

Solid commercial experience with Ruby on Rails
Experience working across the full stack (backend and frontend)
Strong understanding of scalable application design
Experience working with APIs (GraphQL or REST)
Good understanding of relational databases such as PostgreSQL
Experience using Git in a collaborative development environment
Ability to deliver features end-to-end with attention to detail
Strong problem-solving skills and clear communication
Experience with React and/or React Native
Familiarity with background processing and asynchronous systems
Experience working in a scaling or product-led environment
Interest in improving performance, testing, and code quality
Interest in education, music, or purpose-led organisations

Conditions

Full-time permanent contract of 35 hours per week
Hybrid working based in Farnborough for a healthy work-life balance
27 days holiday plus bank holidays
Medicash cash plan to support health and well-being
Start date as soon as possible