Requirements
- Knowledge and experience of building cloud-hosted applications, using Ruby on Rails, in a start up-, public service-, or charitable setting.
- Prior experience with Azure (ideally), AWS or GCP.
- Comfortable working with Infrastructure as Code, such as Terraform.
- Knowledge of good data modelling and design patterns; in-depth knowledge of relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) and familiarity other types of data store (blob, document, graph).
- Good experience in using modern, agile development practices like code review, TDD, CI/CD and pairing using tools like Git and GitHub.
- Experience of operationally managing software components once live, including; observability, logging, metrics, error reporting, debugging and live incident management.
- Experience of working with sensitive personal data.
- Experience working in/with cross-functional teams consisting of e.g. engineers, product, UX and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate with stakeholders and audiences outside your own team.
- Experience working in small, growing organisations with a high degree of ambiguity, where flexibility is valued.
- Strong understanding of software quality principles and practices.
- Comfortable in mentoring and coaching less experienced engineers.
- Comfortable in taking part in - and sometimes facilitating technical discussions
Nice to Have
- Additional experience with Node.js and Typescript and Python
- Experience with Kubernetes
Benefits
- Competitive base salary from £60,000
- Generous Pension Scheme – We invest in your future with employer contributions of up to 12%.
- 30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays – Enjoy a generous holiday allowance with the flexibility to take bank holidays when it suits you.
- Enhanced Parental Leave – Supporting you during life’s biggest moments.
- Career Growth & Development – £500 per year to spend on Learnerbly, our learning platform, plus regular appraisals and development opportunities.
- Cycle to Work Scheme – Save 25-39% on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice.
- Home & Tech Savings – Get up to 8% off on IKEA and Currys products, spreading the cost over 12 months through salary sacrifice
- £1,000 Employee Referral Bonus – Know someone amazing? Get rewarded for bringing them on board!
- Wellbeing Support – Access to Mental Health First Aiders, plus 24/7 online GP services and an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
- A Great Place to Work – We have a lovely Central London office in Holborn, and offer flexible and remote working arrangements.
Additional Information
- Join us - let’s prevent disease together.
- We advise not delaying your application, as this advert may close early if a high number of applications are received.
