Job Description
Senior Software Engineer - Ruby on Rails (Backend)
About the job
Senior Software Engineer | Ruby on Rails | Remote | B2B & B2C Platform | TravelTech
Are you an experienced Ruby on Rails engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Or a seasoned Ruby Engineer ready to join a dynamic, growing team of highly skilled and vastly experienced engineers? If so, this could be for you.
I’m partnering with a market‑leading TravelTech company that’s been around for decades, but has recently evolved into a fast‑scaling B2B and B2C platform, selling millions of tickets to travellers across Europe each year.
They’re now expanding their engineering team with hiring: Senior Backend Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails) – contributing to engineering direction, leading major technical initiatives, and supporting the wider team of engineers. This is a fantastic chance to join a remote‑first engineering culture where collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous learning are valued. You’ll work closely with product managers, fellow engineers, and business leaders, with the opportunity to make a real impact on a platform used by millions.
What you’ll do
- Design, develop, and deliver high‑quality software solutions
- Drive and oversee technical initiatives across teams and systems
- Shape architectural decisions to ensure scalability and performance
- Mentor and influence engineers, helping raise the bar on engineering practices
- Solve complex technical challenges around data aggregation, routing, and optimisation
- Collaborate with product, business, and engineering leaders to align on technical strategy
- Share knowledge, continuously learn, and take part in monthly hack days
What we’re looking for
- Strong hands‑on experience with Ruby & Ruby on Rails
- 8+ years Ruby on Rails engineering experience
- Proven track record of building scalable, maintainable software
- Strong backend experience, guiding architecture & scalable systems
- English fluency & based in Europe with good timezone overlap to CET
Must have
- Hotwire experience
- Ruby on Rails
- Mobile‑first experience
Package
Fully remote across Europe, with flextime working
Seniority level
- Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
- Full‑time
Job function
- Software Development and Travel Arrangements
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