Ruby Developer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design and develop APIs, encompassing specifications, endpoints, data models, and both REST and GraphQL protocols.

• Contribute high-quality production code for essential services.

• Conduct code reviews alongside the Technical Lead, ensuring code quality, maintainability, and security standards.

• Review solution designs with the Engineering Crew Lead and the API Architect.

• Integrate APIs with internal systems, external applications, and third-party services.

• Advocate for the effective use of AI-enabled tools throughout the API development lifecycle.

• Create and maintain comprehensive API documentation, usage guidelines, and best practices.

• Implement security measures such as authentication, authorization, and encryption.

• Collaborate with external engineering teams on technical standards, governance, compliance, and cATO maintenance.

• Monitor and enhance API performance, reliability, and scalability.

• Manage API versioning and ensure backward compatibility.

• Provide support for production systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements.

• Participate in Tier 1 and Tier 2 on-call operations.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 6 years of robust experience with Ruby on Rails.

• Proficient in relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.

• Familiarity with the RSpec testing framework.

• Strong background in designing, building, and maintaining APIs.

• Capability to lead engineering teams while remaining actively involved in development.

• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship.

• US citizenship is required due to clearance necessities.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.

• Knowledge of application security principles and secure development practices.

• Familiarity with Git version control.

• Understanding of OAuth.

• Experience with asynchronous job processing tools like Sidekiq.

• Familiarity with Spring Boot / Java.

• Active VA Public Trust clearance.

• Prior experience supporting federal agencies, particularly the Department of Veterans Affairs.

• Experience working in an API development environment.

• Previous successful experience in a remote work setting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Matching 401K and profit-sharing plans.

• Paid time off.

• Designated training time for personal development.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Employer-sponsored life insurance.

• Employer-paid short and long-term disability coverage.

• Education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining work-related certifications.

• Employee recognition initiatives.

• Referral programs.

• Spot bonuses.

• Additional benefits aimed at providing financial security for employees and their families.