Full Stack Software Engineer - Ruby on Rails, JavaScript required

Talent Hive, Llc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading development company located in Reston, Virginia is seeking a skilled full-stack developer with extensive experience in Ruby on Rails. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of experience designing scalable web applications and will be proficient in modern front-end frameworks like React. Responsibilities include building responsive interfaces, developing APIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. This role offers an opportunity to work with the latest technologies and methodologies.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional full-stack development experience.
• Strong expertise in Ruby on Rails.
• Experience with modern front-end frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications.
• Build modern, responsive front-end interfaces.
• Develop RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

Full-stack development

React

RESTful APIs

PostgreSQL

Git

Agile methodologies

Tools

Docker

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Reston, United States | Posted on 04/10/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using Ruby on Rails
• Build modern, responsive front‑end interfaces using frameworks such as React, VueJS or Next.js
• Develop RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑tested code
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high‑quality features
• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional full‑stack development experience
• Strong expertise in Ruby on Rails
• Experience with at least one modern front‑end framework: React (preferred), Vue, or Angular
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs
• Strong understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Experience with Git and modern version control workflows
• Solid understanding of object‑oriented design and MVC architecture
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TypeScript
• Experience with Hotwire / Turbo / Stimulus
• Experience with GraphQL
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized environments
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Knowledge of Redis, Sidekiq, background jobs
• Understanding of microservices architecture
• Experience implementing automated testing (RSpec, Capybara, Jest)