Ruby on Rails Developer (Remote)
US-Remote
Careers (External)
Req #: 7735
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: GovCIO is seeking a Ruby on Rails Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain backend services for VA.gov. This role is primarily focused on Ruby/Rails backend engineering, API development, system reliability, and integration work. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to AI-enabled enhancements where they provide clear user value. This is a fully remote position open to candidates within the Continental United States (CONUS). Responsibilities: Backend Development * Build and maintain backend components using Ruby on Rails, JSON controllers, Sidekiq, and other server-side tools. * Develop and optimize RESTful APIs and backend integrations. * Ensure performance, reliability, security, and compliance across all backend services. * Conduct system analysis to clarify requirements, data flows, program intent, and technical constraints. AI-Enabled Enhancements * Integrate AI capabilities into existing workflows with proper safeguards, observability, and monitoring. * Support operationalizing AI solutions within AWS, including Amazon Bedrock (model selection, latency, IAM, cost management, and logging). * Contribute to RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) implementation, including embedding strategy, vector search, relevance tuning, and guardrails. Collaboration & Delivery * Work closely with developers, product teams, and platform partners to deliver features for veteran-facing services. * Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and code reviews. * Assist in defining system requirements, creating user stories, and estimating project timelines. Quality, Documentation & Testing * Prepare documentation such as reports, operational procedures, and maintenance manuals. * Participate in integration testing and ensure seamless system functionality. * Maintain proactive communication with internal and external stakeholders. * Ensure all deliverables meet contract, quality, and security standards. Qualifications: Required Skills and Experience * Bachelor's (or commensurate experience) * 5-8 years of professional software development experience. * Proven experience developing with Ruby on Rails and managing backend systems. * Strong analytical skills and experience with RSpec. * Ability to work independently in a remote environment. * Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies. * Knowledge of the software development lifecycle and version-control/project tools (Jira, GitHub, Confluence, etc.). * AI integration experience (LLM-powered workflows, agents, automations). * RAG experience (chunking, embeddings, vector search, relevance evaluation). * MCP (Model Context Protocol) or equivalent tool/agent integration experience. * AWS Bedrock experience (model operations, prompt management, security, monitoring). * Must be a U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S. Clearance Required * Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust Preferred Skills and Experience * Experience working with the VA or other federal agencies. * Familiarity with VA.gov, its ecosystem, and federal processes. * Experience with government cloud hosting. * Expertise in managing APIs within VA networks. * Experience with systems such as CorpDB, MPI, BDN, VBMS. * Experience deploying AI features in privacy/compliance-heavy environments (PII handling, redaction, rate limiting, incident response). * Exposure to modernization or replatforming efforts. * General awareness of responsible automation and VA modernization priorities, including emerging AI‑supported development tools. * Interest in learning or leveraging modern development accelerators, including AI‑assisted tooling where appropriate.
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