Ruby on Rails Developer

Ruby on Rails Developer

Posted 1 day ago by TrueNorth®

£450 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
England, United Kingdom

Summary: The role is for a Senior Ruby Developer to work on a 3-month government contract, focusing on building secure and user-centered digital services. The position requires expertise in Ruby on Rails and experience in the public sector, with an emphasis on best practices in security and accessibility. The developer will integrate into a multidisciplinary team and contribute from day one, with a remote-first working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver secure, accessible, user-centered digital services.
  • Integrate quickly into the team and contribute from day one.
  • Champion best practices in Ruby on Rails development.
  • Ship GDS-compliant code in a fast-paced environment.
  • Mentor team members and conduct code reviews.

Key Skills:

  • Senior/Lead experience in Ruby on Rails development.
  • Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD).
  • Gov/public sector experience with GDS standards.
  • Strong knowledge of security and accessibility.
  • Collaborative mindset with mentoring experience.
  • Excellent communication skills for multidisciplinary teams.

Salary (Rate): £450/day

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Senior Ruby Developer | UK Gov Digital | Up to £450/day | Remote + 1 day/month

Build digital services that matter. We're seeking a Senior Ruby on Rails expert for a 3-month government contract, starting ASAP.

The Role

Join an established multidisciplinary team delivering secure, accessible, user-centered services. Integrate quickly, contribute day one, and champion best practices.

Details

  • Rate: Up to £450/day
  • Contract: 3 months, ASAP start
  • Clearance: SC Eligible/Active required
  • Location: Remote-first. 1 day/month in London, Leeds, or Sheffield

You’ll Need:

  • Senior/Lead Ruby on Rails + TDD
  • Gov/public sector experience with GDS standards
  • Strong on security, accessibility, service design
  • Collaborative, with mentoring & code review experience
  • Excellent comms for multidisciplinary teams

Impact:

  • Ship GDS-compliant code in a fast-paced environment
  • Uplift team capability through mentoring & best practices

Apply:

Available at short notice? Send your CV + brief note on gov experience. UK-based, SC Eligible/Active only

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