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Ruby on Rails Developer

Sliema Tech Labs Malta (Sliema / Gżira Seafront) Hybrid
Type: Full-time Level: Mid-level Salary: €2,600 – €4,200 per month
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Sliema Tech Labs

About the role

Sliema Tech Labs is a growing Maltese software house serving clients across fintech, iGaming and e‑commerce. We combine product-minded engineering with pragmatic delivery and are expanding our backend team to support new projects and ongoing product development.

You will work closely with product managers, front-end engineers and DevOps to design, build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Ruby on Rails. The role involves writing well-tested, maintainable code, participating in code reviews, owning features from design through deployment and helping improve our development practices.

This is an excellent opportunity for a developer who wants meaningful ownership, exposure to cloud infrastructure and a supportive team environment. We offer professional development, flexible hybrid working and a modern seafront office in Sliema/Gżira with regular social and learning events.

About Sliema Tech Labs

Sliema Tech Labs is a Malta-based software consultancy and product studio focused on building web applications for international clients in fintech, iGaming and retail. The company operates with a small, multidisciplinary engineering team and emphasises clean architecture, automated testing and continuous delivery.

What you can expect

  • Modern Sliema/Gżira office near the seafront
  • Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 remote typical)
  • Training budget and conference allowance
  • Private health insurance contribution
  • Clear progression paths to senior engineering roles

Key responsibilities

  • Design and implement backend features and RESTful APIs using Ruby on Rails.
  • Write automated tests (unit, integration) and maintain test coverage.
  • Participate in architectural discussions and propose scalable solutions.
  • Fix bugs and optimise performance in existing codebases.
  • Collaborate with front-end engineers to integrate APIs and refine endpoints.
  • Follow and improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment practices (Docker, GitHub Actions).
  • Conduct and participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.
  • Document systems and ensure clear handover of features to operations.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2+ years of professional Ruby on Rails experience in production environments.
  • Strong understanding of RESTful API design and JSON-based integrations.
  • Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases and writing efficient queries.
  • Proficiency with Git and collaborative branching workflows.
  • Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (RSpec, Minitest) and TDD practices.
  • Experience using Docker and basic container-based development workflows.
  • Good communication skills in English; ability to work in a cross-functional team.
  • Eligibility to work in Malta or able to secure work authorization (employers can assist where plausible).

Benefits

  • Hybrid working: typical 3 days in office, 2 days remote
  • Private health insurance contribution
  • Annual training budget and conference allowance
  • Performance-related bonus and salary reviews
  • Flexible start times and core hours policy
  • Modern office by the seafront with free snacks and team events
  • Relocation support for experienced hires (subject to role)

Work schedule

Typical week: Monday to Friday, core office days with hybrid flexibility; occasional on-call or release support during deployments.

  • Standard office hours: 09:00–17:30 (core hours 10:00–16:00)
  • Remote days: flexible within core hours
  • Occasional after-hours release or incident support (planned in advance)

How to apply

Send your CV, a link to your GitHub or portfolio and a short note about recent Rails projects and availability.

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