Team/Tech Lead Ruby on Rails (Full Stack)

Faria is a leader in international education systems and services, offering an integrated suite of systems across learning, admissions, school-to-home, and online courses and study services to over 10,000 schools and 4 million students in 155 countries. Faria’s multi-disciplinary team of over 240 operates globally across nine offices.

We are looking for a hands-on Team and Engineering Lead with Full-stack Ruby on Rails expertise for a brand new AI product features mission team within the ManageBac product. This is an exciting role to shape the future of AI within the product and partner closely with Product, Design, and the AI Platform teams to drive fast-paced innovation.

ManageBac is the leading online planning, assessment, and reporting platform for IB World Schools, supporting over 140,000 educators in 130 countries for over 15 years. By providing schools with one unified system on a consistent, modern, and mobile-ready interface, ManageBac offers a seamless & integrated experience for coordinators, teachers, students, and parents.  

We are looking for proactive individuals, team players, and those passionate about technology and AI, who are oriented towards providing the best experience for the end-user. This is an excellent opportunity for those professionals looking to develop in one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry!

What will you do

• Lead a small, autonomous product team of developers, QA, Product, and Design to ship high-impact features
• Manage the software engineers on the team and support their growth and development
• Own the end-to-end delivery: from technical discovery, architecture, and development, to launch and iteration
• Partner with Product and Design counterparts to identify and drive product initiatives
• Integrate and experiment with AI-powered features (e.g., using OpenAI, vector search, or LLM APIs) to deliver smarter user experiences
• Ensure the team delivers high-quality, secure, and performant code at speed
• Run team sprints and retrospectives, self-organizing around goals and owning delivery
• Maintain and improve team-owned services, monitor metrics, and fix bugs related to your product area

• Prior experience leading a team and managing individuals
• Experience or exposure to building AI features
• Solid experience building modern web applications with Ruby on Rails, with at least 5 years of proven experience
• Familiarity with front-end technologies — HTML, CSS (SASS), JavaScript — and experience with either React.js or Stimulus JS
• Comfortable designing and querying PostgreSQL or MySQL databases
• Experience working with background processing tools like Sidekiq or DelayedJob
• Exposure to cloud services such as AWS (especially S3)
• Confident with RSpec and writing well-tested, maintainable code
• Strong understanding of REST, MVC, and general web architecture principles
• Comfortable with GitHub, CI tools, and fast iteration cycles
• Clear, async-first communicator with strong English skills

DISCRIMINATION DECLARATION

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to a high volume of applicants.

• Compensation - Competitive salary and opportunities for career development (B2B)
• Healthcare - Comprehensive medical coverage by LuxMed
• Vacation - We support work/life balance and offer generous Annual leave and Public Holidays
• Wellbeing Resources - Faria encourages team members to lead healthy lifestyles and provides recurring monthly Health and Wellness benefits
• Learning - We encourage ongoing education and provide either internal learning programs or assistance with covering the costs of necessary certifications.
• Team - Friendly atmosphere, group activities, and corporate events
• Equipment - MacBook Pro or another laptop of your specification, peripherals, and displays included
• Office - Small but cozy office in Krakow for your convenience

ABOUT FARIA EDUCATION GROUP

For over 15 years, Faria Education Group has deeply understood the needs of schools, leveraging extensive experience in education. Our dedication to reaching every learner and inspiring every educator has supported over 10,000 schools and 4 million students across 155 countries. We are committed to driving transformative experiences for learners, educators, and families globally.

Our integrated SaaS solutions suite supports all aspects of curriculum management (Atlas), teaching and learning (ManageBac), admissions (OpenApply), and school-to-home communications (SchoolsBuddy). With an unwavering commitment to innovation, our technology meets rigorous data protection and security standards, ensuring first-class training and support.

Through our innovative online schools, Pamoja and Wolsey Hall, we offer comprehensive educational experiences featuring IB Diploma and Cambridge online courses, delivering high-quality education to schools and homes worldwide.

Join us in our commitment to transforming education and empowering communities worldwide.

https://www.faria.org/careers