Ruby on Rails Engineer

Premier Talent Partners; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Premier Talent Partners is seeking a talented Ruby on Rails Engineer for a contract role supporting a government-focused tax benefits product. This remote opportunity allows you to contribute to all phases of the product lifecycle—from prototyping and feature development to operating scalable technical systems in an Agile team.

You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and researchers to translate user feedback into features, write automated tests, and ensure accessibility

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a full-stack software engineer.
• 2+ years hands-on Ruby on Rails experience.
• 2+ years AWS infrastructure and tooling experience.
• 2+ years working within Agile/Scrum methodologies, including pair programming, scoping, and estimating.
• Proficiency with GitHub, CI/CD, TDD, and accessibility standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy features for a government-focused tax benefits platform using Ruby on Rails.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues across multiple tech systems.
• Write automated tests, implement monitoring, ensure high service reliability.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, researchers to translate user feedback into features.
• Design scalable, maintainable solutions with clean code and best practices.
• Break down tasks, estimate effort, and prioritize work in an Agile environment.
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge.
• Stay current with WCAG 2.2 and modern development workflows.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

AWS

Agile/Scrum

Web accessibility

TDD

Tools

GitHub

CI/CD

Job description

Remote Contract/Temporary General $54 - $76/hr 5+ years Posted Today

Job Description

Location: San Francisco, CA (Remote)
Work Schedule: M-F 8 am - 5 pm PST (must be available during core collaboration hours)
Compensation: $54-$76/hour

Position Summary:
We are seeking a talented Ruby on Rails Engineer for a contract role supporting a client-facing Tax Benefits product. This remote opportunity offers an engaging environment where you'll contribute to all phases of the product lifecycle—from prototyping and feature development to operating scalable technical systems. Collaborating within an agile team, you'll help enhance user experiences and ensure reliable delivery of vital features. This role is suited for an experienced full-stack engineer with a passion for building accessible, high-quality web applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality features for a government-focused tax benefits platform using Ruby on Rails and modern web technologies.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues efficiently, gaining versatility across multiple tech systems.
• Write automated tests, implement monitoring solutions, and ensure high service reliability.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and researchers to translate user feedback into tangible features.
• Design scalable, maintainable solutions that prioritize clean code and best practices.
• Break down tasks, estimate effort, and prioritize work effectively within an agile environment.
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge to foster team growth.
• Stay current with industry best practices around web accessibility (WCAG 2.2 or similar) and modern development workflows.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional experience as a full-stack software engineer.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Ruby on Rails.
• 2+ years of experience managing AWS infrastructure and tooling.
• 2+ years working within Agile and Scrum methodologies, including pair programming, scoping, and estimating.
• Strong proficiency with modern web development tools and practices, including GitHub, CI/CD, TDD, and web accessibility standards.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and deliver high-quality solutions on time.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience with TDD and automated testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of GitHub best practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with web accessibility (WCAG 2.2 or similar).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to mentor others.
• Experience in government or highly regulated environments is a plus.

Benefits: Eligible employees may have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and other company-sponsored programs, subject to eligibility requirements. (If this is a contract role: This position is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits unless otherwise required by law.)

If you have an interest in exploring other positions similar to this one, please note that compensation ranges and benefits offerings may vary by role and assignment.

We do consider applications from qualified candidates with prior arrests and conviction records, in accordance with applicable regulations.

Work authorization: At this time, we are unable to offer employment sponsorship.