Technical Lead – Ruby / Ruby on Rails

Capital Technology Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Competitive compensation package

401(k) with matching

Professional development budget

Job summary

Capital Technology Group seeks a Technical Lead specializing in Ruby and Ruby on Rails to guide the design, development, and modernization of mission-critical federal software systems. You will lead backend architecture, build scalable APIs, and drive secure delivery across enterprise environments.

You will mentor junior engineers, shape engineering standards, and collaborate with product, architecture, DevSecOps, and infrastructure teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of professional software engineering experience in enterprise apps.
• Technical leadership, mentoring, code reviews, architecture ownership.
• Hands-on Ruby, RoR, React, Java, Spring Boot and REST APIs.
• Experience designing distributed systems, microservices, and scalable apps.
• Cloud-native apps on AWS/Azure; CI/CD and DevSecOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and modernization of enterprise software systems for federal needs.
• Drive engineering efforts across architecture through deployment.
• Build scalable, secure backend apps using modern practices.
• Architect APIs with REST and GraphQL and guide technical decisions.
• Mentor engineers and enforce engineering standards and security.
• Collaborate with product, architecture, DevSecOps, and infra teams.

Skills

Senior technical leader

Backend architecture

Distributed systems

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ruby

Ruby on Rails

React

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

AWS

Azure

CI/CD

Job description

Capital Technology Group provides expert consulting services software development, digital transformation, human-centered design, data analytics and visualization, and cybersecurity.

Client Requirements:

applicants MUST BE US Citizens and be able to obtain Public Trust clearance

The CTG Experience

At Capital Technology Group (CTG), our teams are passionate about modernizing how the federal government delivers software. We partner with federal agencies to build secure, scalable, and mission-driven solutions that make a meaningful impact on millions of people. Recognized by The Washington Post as a Top Workplace in 2025 and 2026. CTG fosters a culture rooted in our core values. Our values guide how we work together and support one another, creating an environment where employees feel trusted, empowered, and encouraged to grow both personally and professionally.

About the Role

CTG is seeking a Technical Lead specializing in Ruby and Ruby on Rails to support the design, development, and modernization of mission-critical federal software systems. This role is ideal for a senior technical leader who brings strong backend architecture expertise, systems thinking, and hands-on engineering experience to lead the development of scalable, secure, and maintainable applications across complex enterprise environments.

You Will Get To

• Lead design, development, and modernization of enterprise software systems supporting federal mission needs
• Drive engineering efforts across the full software development lifecycle, from architecture through deployment
• Build scalable, secure, and maintainable backend applications using modern engineering best practices
• Architect and develop APIs using REST and GraphQL
• Lead system design discussions, architecture reviews, and technical decision-making
• Partner with product, architecture, DevSecOps, and infrastructure teams to deliver integrated technical solutions
• Troubleshoot complex application, integration, and system performance issues
• Contribute to cloud modernization, application refactoring, and platform engineering improvements
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers while establishing engineering standards and best practices
• Support secure software delivery, code quality, testing automation, and CI/CD pipeline integration
• Translate business and mission requirements into technical implementation strategies

Who You Are

• A senior technical leader who enjoys solving complex engineering problems at scale
• Strong in backend architecture, distributed systems, and modern software engineering design
• Comfortable leading technical conversations and influencing engineering direction
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented
• Passionate about building secure, high-quality software in mission-driven environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 9+ years of professional experience in software engineering, including enterprise application development
• Technical leadership, mentoring, code reviews, and architecture ownership
• Strong hands-on experience with Ruby, Ruby on Rails, React, Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs
• Experience designing distributed systems, microservices, integrations, and scalable enterprise applications
• Strong understanding of software architecture, system design, design patterns, and engineering best practices
• Experience building cloud-native applications in AWS/Azure
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, source control, and DevSecOps workflows
• Knowledge of secure software development principles, API security, and application security best practices
• Experience troubleshooting production systems, performance tuning, and operational support
• Strong communication and technical leadership skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), event-driven architecture, or serverless platforms
• Familiarity with Zero Trust principles and secure systems integration
• Experience supporting federal government agencies

Salary

We are committed to offering a competitive salary for this position, with an estimated range of $120k-$165k annually. Please note that this range is intended to provide a general idea of what to expect. The final offer may vary based on experience, skills, and other factors.

Full Time Employee Benefits

• Remote Work (Hybrid roles will be specified in the job post)
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with 4% matching
• Liberal PTO vacation policy
• Generous Annual Continuing Education
• Annual Wellness Budget
• Bonus Incentive Programs (Employee referrals and performance-based rewards)

Thanks for your interest in Capital Technology Group!

Capital Technology Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.