Ruby on Rails Developer (Remote)

GovCIO
Topeka, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Remote
Topeka, United States of America

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Code Review
Identity and Access Management
Systems Analysis
JSON
Scrum
Ruby on Rails
Ruby
Software Engineering
Software Requirements Analysis
Data Streaming
Data Logging
Retrieval-Augmented Generation
RSpec
Model Validation
Reliability of Systems
Backend
Integration Tests
Low Latency
Api Design
REST

Job description

GovCIO is seeking a Ruby on Rails Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain backend services for VA.gov. This role is primarily focused on Ruby/Rails backend engineering, API development, system reliability, and integration work. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to AI-enabled enhancements where they provide clear user value.

This is a fully remote position open to candidates within the Continental United States (CONUS).

Responsibilities

Backend Development

  • Build and maintain backend components using Ruby on Rails, JSON controllers, Sidekiq, and other server-side tools.

  • Develop and optimize RESTful APIs and backend integrations.

  • Ensure performance, reliability, security, and compliance across all backend services.

  • Conduct system analysis to clarify requirements, data flows, program intent, and technical constraints.

AI-Enabled Enhancements

  • Integrate AI capabilities into existing workflows with proper safeguards, observability, and monitoring.

  • Support operationalizing AI solutions within AWS, including Amazon Bedrock (model selection, latency, IAM, cost management, and logging).

  • Contribute to RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) implementation, including embedding strategy, vector search, relevance tuning, and guardrails.

Collaboration & Delivery

  • Work closely with developers, product teams, and platform partners to deliver features for veteran-facing services.

  • Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and code reviews.

  • Assist in defining system requirements, creating user stories, and estimating project timelines.

Quality, Documentation & Testing

  • Prepare documentation such as reports, operational procedures, and maintenance manuals.

  • Participate in integration testing and ensure seamless system functionality.

  • Maintain proactive communication with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Ensure all deliverables meet contract, quality, and security standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's (or commensurate experience)

  • 5-8 years of professional software development experience.

  • Proven experience developing with Ruby on Rails and managing backend systems.

  • Strong analytical skills and experience with RSpec.

  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

  • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

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