Lead Software Engineer, Ruby on Rails (m/w/d)

Please note before applying

This role is part of our Product & Engineering Department at group level, meaning you’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across countries and contribute to the development of our shared platform. As a result, this position can be filled in Germany or the Netherlands.

Please note that remote work from outside these countries is not possible, except in the context of our workation option (see below).

If you are based in the Netherlands, feel free to also explore our Dutch vacancies via: https://www.acture.nl/vacatures, as salary & benefits may vary slightly depending on location. However, your point of contact will remain the same regardless of your location, so you can still directly apply via this job add.Your role at Acture

As a Lead Software Engineer at Acture, you’ll combine hands-on development with team leadership. You’ll guide a team of 3-6 engineers while remaining deeply involved in building and improving our platform.

You will:

• Lead, mentor, and support engineers through regular 1:1s and feedback sessions, fostering both professional and personal growth
• Drive hiring efforts by conducting technical interviews, making hiring decisions, and onboarding new team members
• Act as a technical sparring partner within the engineering team through code reviews and pair programming
• Contribute to architectural decisions that shape the future of the Acture platform
• Design, build, and ship new features across both backend and frontend
• Collaborate closely with the VP Engineering to define features and enhance user experience
• Ensure high-quality releases through testing and QA
• Work with a modern tech stack including Ruby on Rails, RSpec, Capybara, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, and Tailwind CSS
• Maintain and improve a clean, efficient, and sustainable codebase Your profile

You’re a seasoned engineer who enjoys both writing great code and helping others grow.

• At least 6 years of experience in software engineering, ideally at Staff Engineer level
• Strong full-stack expertise in Ruby on Rails
• Bachelor-level thinking and working ability
• Solid understanding of relational databases (preferably PostgreSQL), MVC frameworks, and TDD
• Experience with REST APIs, HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Proven leadership experience—formal or informal (mentoring, onboarding, technical guidance)
• Passion for clean, maintainable code and thorough testing practices
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English (C1+) Why us?

Your role & impact:

As Lead Software Engineer at Acture**, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact**—both on the product and the people around you.

• A leadership role with real influence on technical direction and team culture
• A balance between hands-on engineering and mentoring
• A collaborative environment where your ideas shape the product and user experience
• A modern tech stack and a strong focus on code quality

Opportunities for continuous learning, growth, and career development
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As part of the Acture team in Germany**, you’ll be surrounded by open-minded, smart people who are passionate about working toward our shared mission.** We place great value on creating a healthy environment for both work and life, including flexible working hours and the option to also work from home.

What we offer:

In addition to fair compensation and a performance-based bonus of 8%, you’ll benefit from extra perks with an annual value of more than €2,300:

• €1,000 annual learning and development budget for online courses, conferences, or professional literature
• A Deutschlandticket company pass with an annual value of around €720
• Corporate fitness membership through Urban Sports Club or Wellpass with an annua