Senior Software Engineer - Fullstack (Ruby on Rails)

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus

Healthcare

Paid time off

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Public-sector mission

Calm work culture

Collaborative teams

Inclusive workplace

Evergreen hiring

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, test, and maintain full-stack applications. You will leverage Ruby on Rails for backend and React for frontend to deliver accessible, secure software.

The role includes API design, CI/CD workflows, and cloud deployments for federal government clients. You will collaborate with product managers, designers, researchers, architects, and engineers to ensure solutions meet business goals and user needs, while applying TDD/BDD and

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of professional software development experience.
• At least 4 years of Ruby on Rails development.
• Strong front-end development experience using React.
• Proven experience in Agile development teams.
• Experience deploying through CI/CD pipelines and AWS.
• Experience with PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Solid understanding of OOP concepts.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency in TDD or BDD methodologies.
• Knowledge of infrastructure, monitoring, and observability.
• Strong communication across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required for federal government contractor.

Responsibilities

• Translate objectives into scalable technical solutions using Rails and web tech.
• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack features with React.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs for front-end functionality.
• Contribute across the product lifecycle including backlog, testing, and deployment.
• Develop secure, scalable cloud-based apps for federal clients.
• Work in CI/CD environments, including AWS CLI deployment workflows.
• Apply TDD/BDD to improve code quality and reliability.
• Write and maintain automated tests (RSpec, Mocha, Jasmine).
• Participate in pair programming and code reviews.
• Collaborate with PMs, designers, researchers, architects, and engineers.
• Apply engineering practices for infrastructure, monitoring, and observability.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

React

Agile methodologies

RESTful APIs

OOP principles

Test-driven development

Behavior-driven development

Communication

Public Trust clearance

Attention to security and quality

Tools

AWS

AWS CLI

PostgreSQL

MySQL

RSpec

Mocha

Jasmine

Job description

Accountabilities:

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, build, test, and maintain full-stack applications while ensuring technical quality, security, and accessibility. Your responsibilities will include:

• Translate business objectives and user needs into effective technical solutions using Ruby on Rails and modern web technologies.
• Design, develop, and maintain responsive, accessible, user-facing features using React and other front-end technologies.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs that support front-end functionality and reliable application performance.
• Contribute throughout the product lifecycle, including backlog refinement, development, testing, documentation, deployment, and delivery.
• Develop secure, scalable, and maintainable cloud-based applications for federal government clients.
• Work within cloud-based Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) environments, including deployment workflows using tools such as AWS CLI.
• Apply test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD) practices to improve code quality and reliability.
• Write and maintain automated tests using frameworks such as RSpec, Mocha, Jasmine, or equivalent tools.
• Participate in pair programming, code reviews, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies to support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, user researchers, architects, and engineers to deliver solutions aligned with business goals and user needs.
• Apply sound engineering practices across infrastructure, monitoring, and observability to support application stability and performance.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced full-stack engineer who combines strong Ruby on Rails expertise with modern front-end development skills and a commitment to delivering reliable, user-focused software. Required qualifications include:

• At least 8 years of professional software development experience.
• At least 4 years of professional Ruby on Rails development experience.
• Strong front-end development experience using React.
• Proven experience working effectively within Agile development teams.
• Experience deploying applications through CI/CD pipelines and working with cloud environments such as AWS.
• Experience with relational databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar technologies.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and their practical application.
• Strong experience designing and developing RESTful APIs.
• Working knowledge of test-driven or behavior-driven development methodologies.
• A fundamental understanding of infrastructure, monitoring, and observability practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset and the ability to navigate ambiguity, evolving requirements, and changing priorities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• U.S. citizenship, as required for this federal government contractor position.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience delivering digital services for government or public-sector organizations.
• Familiarity with identity verification and authentication systems.
• Experience implementing accessibility-focused development practices.
• Experience collaborating closely with UX teams and incorporating research findings into product development.
• Knowledge of modern front-end architecture and performance optimization techniques.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation: Salary determined at the time of offer based on experience, qualifications, and the level of the position. Multiple experience levels are considered under this evergreen requisition.
• Annual bonus opportunity: Additional earning potential through an annual bonus.
• Healthcare coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off: PTO to support personal time and work-life balance.
• Company-paid life insurance: Life insurance coverage provided by the employer.
• Retirement savings: A generous 401(k) matching program.
• Purpose-driven work: Opportunities to develop digital products that support public-sector missions and improve government services.
• Calm, sustainable work culture: An environment that prioritizes thoughtful execution, quality, and employee well-being over unnecessary urgency and excessive working hours.
• Collaborative teams: Work closely with multidisciplinary professionals who value knowledge sharing, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Inclusive workplace: A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities.
• Evergreen hiring process: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for current and anticipated needs. Applying does not guarantee an immediate opening or interview; qualified candidates may be contacted when a suitable opportunity becomes available.