Senior Ruby / Rails Engineer (£80k-£100k + Equity) at Fast-growing HR-tech SaaS

  • Jack & Jill/External ATS
  • Mar 16, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Job Title: Senior / Staff Ruby on Rails Engineer

Salary: £80k-£100k + Equity

Company Description: Fast-growing HR-tech SaaS platform

Location: London, UK

Job Description: 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.

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.

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.

The ideal candidate:

  • 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.