Jack & Jill
Mid-Level Full Stack Ruby on Rails Software Engineer (£55K–£65K) at Create Academy Ltd.
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Job Title
Mid-Level Full Stack Ruby on Rails Software Engineer
Salary
£55K–£65K
Company Description
Create Academy Ltd. is a London-based creative learning platform on a mission to help people live more fulfilled lives through beautifully produced video courses. They provide access to world-class instruction from renowned designers, gardeners, and makers, building a digital home for high-quality instruction and a growing community of lifelong learners.
Job Description
As the primary developer at Create Academy Ltd., you will own the entire codebase and drive technical excellence alongside the CTO. You will build engaging learning experiences using a modern Rails 8.1 stack, implementing features from concept to completion. This role offers high autonomy, direct product impact, and the opportunity to shape the future of creative education.
Location
London, UK
Why this role is remarkable
- Full technical ownership as the primary developer, working directly with the CTO to shape architecture and ship critical features that define the user experience.
- Direct impact on a growing platform with over 50 live courses and a passionate community that values high-quality craftsmanship and beautiful digital products.
- Modern tech stack environment featuring Rails 8.1, Hotwire, and Stimulus, prioritizing clean code and thoughtful technical decisions over simply clearing a ticket queue.
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What You Will Do
- Lead the technical direction and architectural decisions for the primary web application and upcoming, soon-to-be-announced product projects.
- Implement end-to-end features using Ruby on Rails, Hotwire, and PostgreSQL while maintaining high standards for code quality, performance, and reliability.
- Collaborate closely with the UX, design, and growth teams to create seamless learning experiences and evolve the product roadmap based on customer insights.
The ideal candidate
- At least 4 years of production experience with Ruby on Rails, demonstrating deep expertise across the entire full-stack development lifecycle and architectural decision-making.
- Strong background in PostgreSQL, RESTful APIs, and payment systems like Stripe, with a preference for those who favor modern Hotwire and Stimulus patterns.
- Proactive, self-motivated problem solver who enjoys taking ownership of features and making smart, independent technical decisions in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
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- If it's a match and the company wants to meet you, they'll make the intro. In the meantime, if you'd like, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.
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