Full Stack Software Engineer - Ruby on Rails, JavaScript required

TALENT HIVE; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company located in Reston, Virginia is seeking a Full-Stack Developer with over 4 years of experience. Key responsibilities include designing and maintaining scalable web applications using Ruby on Rails, building responsive front-end interfaces with frameworks like React, and developing RESTful APIs. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Ruby on Rails, a solid understanding of relational databases, and experience with Git. Familiarity with Agile methodologies is preferred. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with product and design teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional full-stack development experience.
• Strong expertise in Ruby on Rails and experience with modern front-end frameworks.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using Ruby on Rails.
• Build responsive interfaces using React, VueJS, or Next.js.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers for feature delivery.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

React

RESTful APIs

PostgreSQL

Git

Tools

Docker

GraphQL

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)