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Govcio LLC

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Backend Developer - Ruby on Rails

Summary

Build and maintain Ruby on Rails backend services for VA.gov, integrating AI features like RAG and AWS Bedrock while ensuring reliability and security for veteran-facing systems.

Role Description

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

  • Bachelor's with 5-8 years of experience (or equivalent).
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Posted Salary Range

USD $90,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.

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