Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer

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  • Netherlands
  • Sorcer
  • Full-time
  • Mid-Senior level

Job Description

Role: Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer

Location: Remote anywhere in Europe

Setup: B2B or perm in Spain


We are working with a product-led company looking to hire a Senior Rails Developer to play a key role in scaling and evolving their backend systems. This is a hands-on role with real ownership and impact across engineering and product.


The Role:

As a Senior Ruby on Rails Developer, you’ll be instrumental in building and maintaining core systems that support a high-scale, always-on platform.


You’ll be responsible for:

  • Developing and maintaining backend systems and internal tools
  • Translating business goals into scalable technical solutions
  • Monitoring, troubleshooting, and improving live systems (24/7 environment)
  • Building and enhancing CI/CD pipelines for smoother deployments
  • Driving improvements in architecture, performance, and scalability
  • Integrating and maintaining third-party APIs


What We’re Looking For:

  • 10+ years of commercial experience with Ruby on Rails
  • Experience working on high-scale, production systems
  • Strong understanding of software design principles & best practices
  • Proven ability to think strategically and align tech with business goals
  • Ownership mindset with a proactive, problem-solving approach
  • Strong communication skills (English)
  • Experience working with large datasets and third-party integrations


Nice to Have:

  • Experience with Redis, PostgreSQL, Sidekiq, Hotwire
  • Exposure to modern JavaScript frameworks
  • Experience integrating payment providers
  • Knowledge of mobile ad monetisation ecosystems
  • Strong background in unit & integration testing


Why Join?

  • Work on a high-impact, scalable product
  • Join a team that values ownership and engineering excellence
  • Opportunity to influence architecture and technical direction
  • Fast-paced environment with real product visibility


Benefits:

  • Up to €80k basic (this can be B2B in Europe)
  • High flexibility, full-remote in Europe
  • High degree of ownership and autonomy
  • Being part of a small team of highly motivated and talented professionals


Please apply with an updated CV with contact details to be considered.