As the primary developer at Create Academy Ltd., you will own the entire codebase and drive technical excellence alongside the CTO. You will build engaging learning experiences using a modern Rails 8.1 stack, implementing features from concept to completion. This role offers high autonomy, direct product impact, and the opportunity to shape the future of creative education.
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Mid-Level Full Stack Ruby on Rails Software Engineer at Create Academy Ltd.
Join Create Academy Ltd. as their primary Full Stack Ruby on Rails Engineer and take full ownership of a codebase that powers the home of creative learning. Working directly with the CTO, you will use Rails 8.1 and Hotwire to build beautifully produced video course experiences for a growing global community of makers. This hybrid London role offers a unique blend of autonomy, technical challenge, and the chance to lead technical direction for a product people truly love. If you have 4+ years of RoR experience and want to ship features that have immediate, visible impact, this mission-driven team is the perfect place for your next career step.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
£55k-£65k
Company
Create Academy Ltd.
Role overview
Create Academy Ltd. is a UK-based online learning platform that offers beautifully produced, on-demand video courses focused on creative disciplines such as interior design, floristry, cooking, crafts, decorative arts, food, and gardening. Through thoughtfully curated classes led by leading creatives, designers, chefs, makers, and artists, the company aims to build creative confidence and make learning enjoyable and accessible from anywhere. Its membership and course offerings provide access to more than 50 video courses and over 1,500 lessons, allowing learners to develop practical skills and creative expertise at their own pace.
What you will do
- Lead the technical direction and architectural decisions for the primary web application and upcoming, soon-to-be-announced product projects.
- Implement end-to-end features using Ruby on Rails, Hotwire, and PostgreSQL while maintaining high standards for code quality, performance, and reliability.
- Collaborate closely with the UX, design, and growth teams to create seamless learning experiences and evolve the product roadmap based on customer insights.
Who this is a fit for
- At least 4 years of production experience with Ruby on Rails, demonstrating deep expertise across the entire full-stack development lifecycle and architectural decision-making.
- Strong background in PostgreSQL, RESTful APIs, and payment systems like Stripe, with a preference for those who favor modern Hotwire and Stimulus patterns.
- Proactive, self-motivated problem solver who enjoys taking ownership of features and making smart, independent technical decisions in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
Why this role is remarkable
- Full technical ownership as the primary developer, working directly with the CTO to shape architecture and ship critical features that define the user experience.
- Direct impact on a growing platform with over 50 live courses and a passionate community that values high-quality craftsmanship and beautiful digital products.
- Modern tech stack environment featuring Rails 8.1, Hotwire, and Stimulus, prioritizing clean code and thoughtful technical decisions over simply clearing a ticket queue.
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