Senior Ruby Developer
| Posting date: | 30 August 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £60,000 to £75,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Company benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 September 2024 |
| Location: | mk7 8lf |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | Triad Group Plc |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PR/010706_1725016207 |
Summary
Senior Ruby Developer
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Based at client locations, working remotely or based in our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices
Salary: £60-£75k plus company benefits
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 they 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 4.5/5
- 98% 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.
Join our award-winning team, recognised twice for "Project Excellence" at "The Chartered Institute for IT & Computing Awards." Operating at the heart of the public sector, Triad understands the technology challenges faced by this sector and is committed to delivering the best value for UK citizens.
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.
You will be confident with these 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).
What Our Colleagues Have to Say
Please see for yourself on Glass Door and our "Day in the Life" videos at the bottom of our Careers Page.
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 'workshop' based interview with the senior management team.
Other information
If this role is of interest to you or you would like more information, please call Ryan Jordan 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.
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