Senior Rails Engineer

7 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Robert Walters New Zealand Full time

Our client is seeking a Senior Rails Engineer to join their dynamic team in Wellington. This role offers the opportunity to lead the identification and resolution of complex problems, champion best practices in software development, and take ownership of delivering high-impact features from concept to production release. The successful candidate will be a technical leader, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities for junior and intermediate engineers.

What you'll do:

  • Lead the identification and resolution of complex problems by actively engaging with customers and stakeholders across the business, driving innovative solutions.
  • Champion best practices in software development, setting a high standard for robustness, reliability, and performance while guiding the team to follow these practices.
  • Take ownership of delivering high-impact features from concept to production release, including ongoing performance monitoring and optimisation.
  • Ensure comprehensive test coverage for all work delivered and drive improvements in test practices across the existing codebase.
  • Conduct in-depth code reviews, offering constructive feedback and sharing expertise to elevate the team's technical capabilities.
  • Architect scalable, maintainable solutions for new features, clearly communicating design decisions and collaborating with the team to gather feedback.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with broader business goals.
  • Act as a mentor and technical leader, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities for junior and intermediate engineers.

What you bring:

  • At least four years experience using Ruby.
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
  • Strong problem solving abilities.
  • Proactive ownership of system performance.
  • Significant experience with automated testing.
  • Passion for technical and product design discussions.
  • Full working rights in New Zealand.

About the job:

  • Contract Type: FULL_TIME
  • Specialism: Information Technology
  • Workplace Type: On-site
  • Experience Level: Senior Management
  • Location: Wellington
  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Job Reference: 2041440/001
  • Date posted: 25 February 2025
  • Consultant: Tom Mulvey

Come join our global team of creative thinkers, problem solvers and game changers. We offer accelerated career progression, a dynamic culture and expert training.

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