Lead Ruby Developer
Lead Ruby Developer (Inside IR35)
£500 per day
UK-Based | Flexible Working
Start: 23rd March 2026
Contract until 31st July 2026
Full-Time
We’re hiring a Lead Ruby Developer to take ownership of a nationally used government digital service undergoing a major cloud migration and platform evolution.
This is a critical backfill for a departing Tech Lead. We’re looking for someone who can step in quickly, provide stability, and drive delivery across architecture and engineering.
The Opportunity
You’ll lead the technical direction of a live public-facing platform used across the UK. The service is currently migrating from Heroku to Azure while simultaneously delivering new feature enhancements and improving overall code quality.
You will:
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Own technical architecture and delivery
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Lead and mentor a team of developers
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Oversee migration from Heroku to Azure
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Implement new platform features
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Improve code quality and remove technical debt
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Resolve CMS-related issues
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Advise stakeholders on content platform integrations
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Work closely with product and non-technical teams
This is a highly visible, business-critical programme.
️ What We’re Looking For
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Strong Ruby on Rails experience (Senior/Lead level)
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Proven Azure experience
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Experience leading engineering teams
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GDS delivery experience (Alpha, Beta, Live services)
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Strong communicator, comfortable advising senior stakeholders
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Agile delivery background
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Experience working within UK government digital standards (desirable)
Contract Details
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Inside IR35
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£500 per day
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Full-time
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Immediate impact role
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No security clearance required
This is an opportunity to lead a meaningful public digital service at a pivotal moment of transformation.
If you’re a Lead Ruby contractor ready to step into ownership and drive delivery — apply now or message directly for details.
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