Senior Software Developer - Ruby
12-Month Contract
Inside IR35
Role Details
* Location: London or Manchester (2 days/week onsite + monthly team rotation)

* Duration: 12 months

* Clearance: BPSS to start; active SC required due to timescale of the project

* Team: 10 direct reports, part of a 60+ programme

* Experience: 4+ years

Essential Skills
Technical:
* Strong Ruby development (primary focus), Python experience desirable

* Experience across multiple services, particularly data services

* Docker, Kubernetes, Git/version control

* API development and integration

* Agile working practices and adherence to technical standards

Approach:
* Pride in producing high-quality, well-documented code

* Ownership of the full development process

* Collaborative working with user-centered design (UCD) teams

* Thrives in small, agile, multi-disciplinary teams

Key Responsibilities:
* Develop Ruby-based applications and data services

* Build and maintain APIs and open data platforms

* Ensure code is high-quality and well-documented

* Work closely with UCD teams and technical experts in an agile environment

What We’re Looking For:
* Senior Ruby developer with strong focus on code quality

* Experience working with data services

* Comfortable working in small, agile teams and collaborating with UCD teams

Desirable Skills:
* Python development

* Experience in public sector or government projects

* Knowledge of search technologies and open data platforms

* Active SC clearance