Mid-Level Full Stack dev at Create Academy at Create Academy

About the Role

We are seeking a Mid-Level Full Stack Ruby on Rails Software Engineer to help create engaging learning experiences for our web app and a soon-to-be-announced project. Leveraging your expertise in AI-enabled engineering, you will champion all development work from concept stage through to feature completion. You’ll gain a deep understanding of Create Academy’s customers and use this insight to drive technical excellence and communicate that process and thinking to the founders and wider product team.

• Current:
  Rails 8.1 hotwire + Sanity. Mux for video
• Flexibility:
  You'll work closely with the CTO to evolve the architecture
  • iPhone app if interested

• 4+ years Ruby on Rails production experience
• Full-stack development
• Postgre
  
  SQL, RESTful APIs, background jobs ()
• Payment systems (Stripe)
• Team leadership and architectural decision-making
• Bonus - Mux or video, saas

• Lead technical direction and architecture decisions
• Own the entire codebase as the primary developer
• Implement new features while improving existing code
• Work with UX, design and growth teams

• Full technical ownership and autonomy
• Direct impact on product direction
• Small team, big responsibility
• Freedom to choose the best technical approach

You will have the opportunity to develop in your role and your skills, and to feel proud of the work you do. Working at Create Academy is fast paced and challenging, but also incredibly rewarding within a supportive team environment.

Please note this is a hybrid role that requires 2 days per week in office attendance in London, UK.

We're looking for someone who can take ownership, make smart technical decisions, and isn't afraid to refactor when needed. Be a proactive and self-motivated team player with a problem-solving mindset, exceptional communication skills, research experience and a desire to continually learn and develop. A highly organised individual who happily works both independently and collaboratively, excels in a fast-paced environment, enjoys helping people and is unafraid to contribute innovative ideas to help drive Create Academy's growth.

• £55K to £65K starting salary (depending on experience) with a pay review after 6 months
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a day off for your birthday
• Enrolment in the company pension scheme
• Regular company-funded social and cultural activities
• Flexible working locations from anywhere in the world for certain weeks of the year
• Hybrid working from home (2 days in office in Angel)

We are on a mission to help people live more creative and fulfilled lives through joyful learning experiences. As a team we see ourselves as lifelong learners, not afraid to experiment or make mistakes, while living out our values of bringing joy, building confidence, leaving a positive impact and celebrating life. We believe that learning from people who are brilliant at what they do is empowering.

Through beautifully produced video courses, Create Academy offers access to instruction from some of the most inspiring designers, gardeners, growers, chefs, artists and makers working today.