Software Engineer

Aquia; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquia, named the #1 Best Remote Startup to Work For in 2025, is searching for seasoned Software Engineers. The position requires developing robust web applications primarily using Ruby while collaborating to enhance user experience and coding standards. Join a committed team working towards empowering the U.S. government with innovative digital solutions.

Benefits

Employee stock plan

100% 401k match (up to IRS annual max)

Generous PTO package

Personal training and development budget

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in building web applications and creating APIs.
• Strong proficiency in Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with AWS services and GitHub.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, testable, and scalable web applications.
• Collaborate with designers for user interface functionality.
• Participate in code reviews and advocate for product quality.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

PostgreSQL

Unit Testing

Web Accessibility

Tools

GitHub

AWS S3

AWS SQS

Job description

Named the “#1 Best Remote Startup to Work For in 2025” by Built In, Aquia is a digital services firm specializing in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance automation for the U.S. government.

Founded by Veterans, we are passionate about making our country digitally capable and secure. Since 2021, we’ve generated millions in cost savings through cloud services and licensing optimization, enabled civil servants to double health care fraud investigations through streamlined cloud-based systems, and reduced authorization timelines by 74% through modernized security processes. Last year, we were named the 2024 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOSB) of the Year by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Aquia is hiring multiple Software Engineers to support an initiative for the State of Maryland. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing high-quality, testable and scalable code; primarily in Ruby. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and will be subject to a background investigation.

What you'll do:

• Develop high-quality, testable and scalable web applications
• Collaborate with designers to deliver functional and efficient user interfaces
• Advocate for improvements to product quality, security, and performance
• Analyze, maintain and extend existing features
• Develop unit, integration and end-to-end tests
• Discover and fix bugs
• Participate in code reviews
• Follow best practice guidelines for maintainability and style

What we're looking for:

• At least 6 years of hands-on professional work experience building web applications and creating APIs
• Proficiency with Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, Rspec, ERB templates
• Familiarity with static HTML generators and content management systems (CMS)
• Working-level knowledge and hands-on experience with AWS S3, SQS, GitHub,
• Understanding of web and mobile user interface design best practices
• Should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment in a self-directed manner that requires minimal supervision
• Familiarity with web accessibility standards to deliver services that are not just minimally accessible, but a simple and intuitive experience for all users, including those who rely on assistive technologies
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Equal parts systems thinker and advocate for users
• Highly resourceful, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Ability to think strategically around trade-offs and short-term vs. long-term benefits
• An adaptive, empathetic, collaborative, and positive mindset
• Excellent written and real-time communication. technical and otherwise

Remote - USA

$90,000 - $125,000 USD

• Employee stock plan
• 100% 401k match (up to IRS annual max)
• Generous PTO package
• Personal training and development budget

Aquia Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

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