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.

Tech Stack

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

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

Key Responsibilities
- 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

What Makes This Role Unique
- 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.

About you

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.

Benefits
£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)

About Create Academy

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.