Ruby Software Development Engineer

Role Summary

• •Join the Connectivity Group to build and maintain core bank and scheme integrations supporting over 10 million payments daily.
• •Develop simple, reliable, and performant systems using Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, BigQuery, Prometheus, and Google Cloud.
• •Collaborate in a team-oriented environment focused on shipping impactful features and raising technical standards.
• •Work on scalable systems with a focus on operational excellence and adapting quickly to new technologies.
• •Contribute to a culture of experimentation, testing, and learning to improve product growth and reliability.

About the Company

• •GoCardless is a global bank payment company processing over US$130bn annually across 30+ countries.
• •The company serves over 100,000 businesses, from startups to household names, enabling direct debit and open banking payments.
• •Headquartered in the UK with offices worldwide, including Riga, Latvia, GoCardless emphasizes inclusivity and accessibility in hiring.
• •GoCardless is committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability, actively reporting on and improving these areas.
• •The company values urgency, accountability, integrity, humility, and care, which shape its culture and work approach.

What You Should Know

• •Applicants should have a growth mindset and be motivated by delivering concrete business outcomes.
• •The role offers opportunities to learn new technologies on the job without needing expertise upfront.
• •Expect a collaborative and supportive work environment with a strong culture of experimentation and high technical standards.
• •The company offers flexible hybrid working, equity, and wellbeing benefits including medical cover and parental leave.
• •Applicants should be comfortable with shipping end-to-end features and taking initiative to solve problems.

Key Required Skills