Ruby Developer

ENGINEERINGUK; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000

Job description

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Sector: Technology

Role: Consultant

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Senior Ruby Developer

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Based at client locations, working remotely or based in our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices

Salary: £50-£60k plus company benefits

Due to the nature of this position, you must be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance. To qualify, you must be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.

Job Overview

Triad Group Plc is seeking a developer with Ruby on Rails experience but a passion for software engineering that spans across languages and platforms. As a developer, you will be responsible for maintaining the high standards of quality that set Triad apart from the rest. You will have the opportunity to grow into a role where you provide technical architecture expertise within digital development teams and drive best practices in software engineering, mentoring and coaching Agile technical teams.

Within a digital delivery team, your role will encompass both technical/application architecture and software engineering. Key to this initial assignment is the cross-training of existing seasoned C#/Java developers to Ruby on Rails. You will help to extend Triad's capability in scripting languages and frameworks whilst applying your core skills in solution design to make appropriate recommendations in terms of underlying languages, platforms and frameworks for new digital services.

Why Triad

• Glassdoor score of 4.7/5
• 96% of our staff would recommend Triad to a friend
• 100% CEO approval

“At Triad, I have felt a sense of support and community from day one. The range of projects and flexibility to try different roles means I can forge my own career path with the support of my peers.”

About Us

Triad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data, and technology partner dedicated to helping organisations committed to meaningful change. We strive to make the world a better place by focusing on excellence and efficiency, consistently delivering high-quality services to our clients. Our mission is to become the UK’s favourite technology company by 2025.

With a 35-year track record of success across public, private, and third sectors, Triad defines, designs, and delivers innovative digital solutions. Our flat management structure and absence of burdensome hierarchy foster autonomy, creativity, and innovation, enabling us to tackle complex problems effectively.

Key Technologies and Concepts

• Ruby on Rails (core requirement).
• JavaScript and web frameworks such as Angular or React.
• Experience in at least one of C# or Java.
• RESTful microservices.
• Software engineering best practices (Unit testing, SOLID principles, design patterns etc).

The role is hands-on, designing solutions and taking them through the full software lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Architecture and Design

• Design solutions for concurrency, in distributed environments.
• Develop unit-tested, well-structured and clean code.
• Take responsibility for the sequencing of tasks to make steady progress from both a technical and functional perspective.
• Orchestrate the process of technical refinement ensuring all developers understand the vision.

Security

• Design appropriately secure architecture, considering the client's requirements and standards in the context of the system and level of risk.

Technical Leadership and Communication

• Mentor and coach other team members (both junior and of equivalent experience) and the wider team at Triad – take an active part in our Technical Community of Practice.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
• Develop and document best practices, guidelines, and standards and lead by example, helping the team to follow them.

Experience/Qualifications Required

• Hold current SC-level security clearance (preferable).
• Be able to gain SC-level security clearance (mandatory).
• Relevant certifications (exceeding Fundamentals level).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience as a lead developer.

What You Will Get

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Matched pension contributions of 5%.
• Free private health care and medical cover with Bupa (taxable as a benefit).
• Perkbox membership.
• Gym membership (up to £40 per month towards a gym of your choice or free membership at Lakeshore Fitness in Milton Keynes).
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Free health and wellbeing services (AIG Smart Health and Canada Life WeCare).

Our Selection Process

After applying, our in-house talent team will introduce Triad, discuss the role, and gather basic information. If shortlisted, you will have an interview with a senior member of Triad staff to explore mutual cultural fit and allow you to ask questions. Following that you will be invited to attend a final stage interview with the CTO.

Other Information

If this role is of interest to you or you would like more information, please call Laura Waddy or submit your application now!

Triad is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief.

We are proud that our recruitment process has been recognised as inclusive and accessible to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for any role. We are a signatory on the Tech Talent Charter that aims to bring industries and organisations together to drive greater inclusion and diversity in technology roles, in addition as a Disability Confident employer.