Senior Software Developer-Ruby-hybrid-12mth-SC-6-650pday insideIR35

(Senior Software Developer - Ruby -hybrid - SC - 12mths - 6-650pdy inIR35)

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer (Ruby) with significant experience in software engineering, including leading the development of production-level web services. A hybrid role with 2 days p/wk on site in either London or Manchester.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary product team and lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust, scalable open data services and APIs

Provide strategic technical leadership by setting software architecture, engineering practices, and technical direction across the Team

Define and evolve scalable, secure design patterns and coding standards, ensuring alignment with GDS standards and cross-government platforms

Experience required:

Strong coding ability in Python/Ruby [PA2.1] and at least one other modern language.

Strong experience working with git as a version control system and effectively documenting development.

Experience of developing containerised applications and the capability to work with engineers to deploy applications in the cloud.

Ability to engage with non-technical stakeholders and explain complex technical concepts in a clear, accessible way

Experience leading delivery across multi-disciplinary teams

Key technologies:

Ruby language/Ruby Services

Python - desirable

Docker and Kubernetes

GIT

Version Control

Agile working

Technology Code of Practice

Service Standard

Open Data Services

API/API's

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