Senior Software Engineer - Ruby on Rails (This client is open to hybrid in Belfast or fully remote UK & EU)

About the opportunityEnably is hiring on behalf of a high-growth software business looking for a Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer to join its product engineering team.This is a product-led company with real traction, a strong technical foundation, and a clear focus on building useful software that solves meaningful operational problems for customers.

They have grown quickly, built a credible product, and are continuing to invest in engineering as a core part of how they scale.This is a role for someone who wants to do more than ship tickets.

There is real scope here to shape technical direction, influence architecture, and contribute to how the engineering function evolves over time.LocationThis role can be carried out fully remotely, but applicants must be based in either the United Kingdom or the European Union.Why this role mattersThis business wants senior engineers to have room to lead, not just code.You will join a small, experienced team working across product areas that matter directly to the customer experience and the commercial strength of the platform.

You will take ownership of complex work from concept through to production, help guide technical decisions, and play an active part in maintaining a healthy, scalable engineering environment.This is a hands-on senior role.

You will be expected to write high-quality code, think carefully about trade-offs, support others, and help the team move with both pace and care.TasksWhat you’ll be doingLeading the design and delivery of complex features from concept through to deploymentWorking closely with product and stakeholders to shape scope, challenge assumptions, and deliver practical solutionsMaking sound architectural decisions that keep the application maintainable, scalable, and performantSpending meaningful time improving stability, performance, and developer experience, not just feature deliveryMaintaining a strong automated test suite that supports frequent, confident releasesInvestigating, resolving, and learning from production issuesSupporting and mentoring other engineers through code reviews, pairing, and shared problem-solvingContributing to a pragmatic engineering culture focused on quality, momentum, and long-term sustainabilityRequirementsWhat they’re looking forOur client would love to hear from engineers who bring strong Ruby on Rails experience, a thoughtful approach to software design, and the ability to contribute beyond their own output.You will likely be a strong fit if you have:A proven track record designing, building, and scaling production Rails applicationsStrong understanding of Rails fundamentals and how to apply them effectively in real systemsExperience making architectural decisions that balance speed, quality, and long-term maintainabilityConfidence working across the stack, including frontend technologies such as JavaScript and CSSA strong testing mindset and hands-on experience with automated testingExperience debugging and resolving complex production issuesThe ability to mentor others and positively influence engineering standardsClear communication and good judgment when discussing technical trade-offsComfort using modern AI and LLM-powered tools to support your workflow, while knowing when deep engineering thinking matters more than autocomplete in a fancy suitTech stackThis team takes a pragmatic monolith approach and values clean, cohesive engineering over unnecessary complexity.Core technologies include:Ruby on Rails 8PostgreSQLRedisSidekiqTimescaleDBTurboReact where appropriate for richer UIViewComponentsSassMinitestCapybaraPlaywrightStripeGitHub ActionsHerokuYou do not need to have used every tool listed above, but strong Rails depth and sound engineering judgment are important.BenefitsWhat’s on offerCompetitive salary starting from £75,000 depending on experienceFully remote working within the UK or EUBelfast office hybrid access for those based locallyPrivate health insurance for you and your familyCompany pension35 days annual leaveShare optionsWork from home budgetLearning and development supportOngoing coaching and collaborationRegular in-person team and company meetups**Next steps If you have the tech chops and this role and organisation have piqued your interest, APPLY TODAY!**Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and we aim to move quickly where there is a strong match.Equal opportunitiesEnably is committed to fair, inclusive hiring and we work with clients who take the same approach seriously.We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruitment experience for everyone.If you need any reasonable adjustments during the process, please let us know.