Full Stack Ruby On Rails Software Developer

Full Stack Ruby On Rails Software Developer

At iRock School of Music, we’re on a mission to transform the way children experience music education. Through high-energy, band-based sessions in primary schools across the UK, we give thousands of children each week the chance to play, perform, and feel part of something bigger. But what truly sets us apart is our people. Our team of passionate musicians and educators don’t just teach, they inspire confidence, nurture creativity, and create unforgettable moments for every child they work with.

If you’re looking for a role where your love of music meets real purpose, where no two days are the same, and where you can make a lasting impact while doing what you love, iRock could be the perfect stage for you.

Location: Farnborough (Hybrid)

Salary: Competitive

Contract: Full-time, Permanent (35 hours per week)

Holiday: 27 days plus bank holidays

Start date
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As soon as possible

We’re looking for passionate and experienced Software Developers to join our team at iRock School of Music. This role gives you the chance to contribute to the development of our platform, with a focus on clean, scalable code, a strong user experience, and meaningful impact.

You’ll be working across the full stack, taking ownership of features from concept through to delivery. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment and want to build real-world products used by thousands of users, this could be a great fit.

• Develop, test, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable Ruby on Rails applications
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code and automated tests
• Contribute across the full development lifecycle, from concept to deployment
• Build and deliver features end-to-end across backend and frontend
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and develop new functionality
• Optimise application performance and resolve technical issues
• Contribute to improving code quality, structure, and development practices

• Ruby on Rails backend with PostgreSQL
• GraphQL API powering web and mobile applications
• React-based web platform
• React Native mobile application
• Cloud-based infrastructure with a focus on reliability and continuous delivery
• Background processing, testing and monitoring built into the platform

Ruby on Rails | React | React Native |GraphQL| PostgreSQL | Cloud

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid working for a healthy work-life balance
• Medicash cash plan to support your health and well-being
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• A chance to work on meaningful software that supports music education and creativity

• Solid commercial experience with Ruby on Rails
• Experience working across the full stack (backend and frontend)
• Strong understanding of scalable application design
• Experience working with APIs (GraphQL or REST)
• Good understanding of relational databases such as PostgreSQL
• Experience using Git in a collaborative development environment
• Ability to deliver features end-to-end with attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills and clear communication

• Experience with React and/or React Native
• Familiarity with background processing and asynchronous systems
• Experience working in a scaling or product-led environment
• Interest in improving performance, testing, and code quality
• Interest in education, music, or purpose-led organisations

This is more than just a coding role. It’s an opportunity to contribute to a platform that supports music education and has a real impact on children’s lives. If you’re looking to grow your skills in a collaborative and purpose-led environment, we’d love to hear from you.

This role requires the applicant to be a UK national…