You will lead the technical evolution of a high-impact platform connecting elite professionals with global leadership opportunities. This role involves decoupling a mature Rails monolith into modern services, building AI-enhanced matching tools, and mentoring a talented engineering team. You will drive technical strategy while shipping end-to-end features in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
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Senior Ruby / Rails Engineer at Fast-growing HR-tech SaaS
Are you a Rails expert looking for a high-impact role at a profitable, mission-driven scale-up? This London-based HR-tech leader is looking for a Senior or Staff-level Engineer to help evolve their platform. You'll lead architectural shifts from monolith to services and build AI-powered features that connect global talent with leadership roles. If you have 10+ years of experience and a passion for building generational technology in a collaborative, hybrid environment, this is your chance to shape the future of a rapidly growing platform recognized for its excellence and innovation.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
£80k-£100k + Equity
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
Fast-growing HR-tech SaaS platform
What you will do
- Lead the migration of core platform services from a monolithic architecture to more scalable, maintainable systems.
- Develop and implement AI-powered discovery features to improve matching efficiency for high-stakes professional placements.
- Mentor mid-level engineers through code reviews and architectural guidance to foster a culture of continuous learning.
Who this is a fit for
- 10+ years of professional experience with Ruby on Rails and a deep understanding of web application architecture.
- Strong full-stack proficiency including modern JavaScript frameworks like Vue.js or React and CSS frameworks like Tailwind.
- Proven track record of autonomously solving complex problems and driving technical change in a fast-paced startup environment.
Why this role is remarkable
- Impactful mission-driven work focused on democratizing access to senior-level career opportunities globally.
- Profitable and stable scale-up recognized for rapid growth and a commitment to technical excellence.
- High-agency environment where you will influence architectural decisions and lead significant 0-to-1 technical initiatives.
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