By Light HQ

Back End Ruby on Rails Developer

Job Locations US-Remote
Posted Date 2 days ago(5/30/2025 3:26 PM)
ID
2025-10399
# of Openings
1
Category
Software
Clearance
Tier 4 - High Risk (Public Trust)

Company Overview

By Light is seeking an experienced Ruby on Rails back-end Developer to support our Department of Veterans Affairs customer. You will have a key role in architecting and developing the backend systems that power our cutting-edge web applications and multi-factor authentication on VA.gov. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including designers and stakeholders, to ensure seamless integration and deliver high-performance, scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the team to define technical requirements, project timelines, and deliverables.
  • Work with business partners, architects, and other groups to identify technical and functional needs of the system, determine the priority of work, and ensure integrated end-to-end design and delivery.
  • Attend regular meetings with the back-end team to expose weaknesses and problems.
  • Capable of prioritizing multiple projects in order to meet goals without management oversight.
  • Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms.
  • Continuously work to improve the existing codebase, making it more maintainable and performant.
  • Integrate third-party APIs and services, ensuring seamless functionality and data synchronization.
  • Develop and maintain RESTful APIs for internal and external consumption.
  • Leverage best practices for continuous integration and continuous deployment.
  • Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure high-quality and reliable software delivery.
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, and provide recommendations for improving system architecture and development processes.

Required Experience/Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years of software development experience.
  • 3+ years of experience building application backends with Ruby on Rails.
  • 3+ years of experience working with AWS services, Git, RSpec, Postgres and Redis.
  • Experience working in an agile team and leveraging best practices for CI/CD.
  • Strong familiarity with concepts of MVC, testing, ORM, and REST.
  • Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

  • Prior experience working on OAuth and multi-factor authentication services.
  • Experience supporting Veterans Administration technologies is a plus

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

  • Must be able to obttain a and maintain a Public Trust.

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