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Principal Ruby Developer

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Job Title: Principal Ruby Developer
Location: Belfast (Hybrid or Remote within NI)
Salary: Up to £90,000 + bonus
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview:
We're hiring a Principal Ruby Developer to join one of the most exciting engineering teams in Belfast. Locally owned and growing fast, this company is building an in-house platform that's helping blue-chip clients optimise delivery in their field, and they're setting the pace across the sector.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a team that's on the rise, at a time when many in the market are standing still. You'll play a central role in shaping a high-impact product used across global client operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the evolution of a modern Ruby codebase in a collaborative, product-focused team

  • Assist architectural decisions and mentor other developers across best practices

  • Solve complex technical problems with elegant, maintainable code

  • Drive continuous improvement, from testing to CI/CD pipelines

  • Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and DevOps to ensure delivery excellence

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in Ruby on Rails at a senior or principal level

  • A passion for building clean, scalable, production-ready systems

  • Experience working in product-led environments or scaling platforms

  • Strong communication and a desire to contribute to team culture and growth

  • Any exposure to modern DevOps, frontend, or cloud tools is a bonus

Why Join?

  • One of the most exciting engineering teams in Belfast, with real ownership and vision

  • Local founders, ambitious growth plans, and momentum in a tough market

  • Up to £85k + bonus + equity options

  • High autonomy, high impact, and the chance to help shape the future of the platform

Apply here or reach out to Aaron Somers at Ocho for more information via LinkedIn.

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Belfast, County Antrim£85000 - £90000 per annum + bonus, pension, healthcare
Job reference:
AS186_1750257434