Senior Ruby Developer SC Clearance preferred

Senior Ruby Developer - Contract Role

Location: London or Manchester (Hybrid - 2 days/week on site)Contract Length: 12 months Clearance Required: BPSS to start; ideal candidate will hold an active SC clearance for transfer Start Date: ASAP Rate: £550 - £650 (inside IR35)

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Ruby Developer to join a high-impact programme focused on transforming how public sector data is accessed and reused. You'll be part of a small, agile, multi-disciplinary team working on open data platforms and services that make a real difference.

This is a hands-on development role with strategic influence, where you'll help shape architecture, engineering practices, and delivery standards across a growing programme team of 60+ people.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable open data services and APIs
• Lead technical decisions and contribute to architectural direction
• Collaborate with user-centred design (UCD) teams and technical experts
• Ensure code quality, documentation, and maintainability
• Align delivery with recognised standards including the Technology Code of Practice and Service Standard

Essential Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of experience in software development
• Strong proficiency in Ruby (Python is a bonus)
• Experience with microservices or service-oriented architecture
• Skilled in writing clean, well-documented code and taking ownership of the development process
• Comfortable working in agile, cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with:
  • Docker & Kubernetes
  • Git & version control
  • API development (REST, GraphQL)
  • Cloud deployment
  • Open data platforms or search technologies

Desirable

• Experience working with or within government or public sector teams
• Background in open data, civic tech, or mission-driven organisations

Working Arrangements

• Base location: London or Manchester (2 days/week on site)
• Monthly team days rotating between locations
• Flexibility to work remotely the rest of the week

Security Clearance

• You must hold active SC clearance (evidence required for submission)
• Role will start on BPSS, with transfer to SC once onboarded

Please submit a copy of your latest CV for more information on this vacancy.