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Ruby Developer

MKS2 Technologies
Location
Remote
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Government IT Division
Salary
$140,000 - $150,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 6+ years of Ruby on Rails development experience
  • Strong experience designing, building, and supporting APIs
  • Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or other relational databases
  • Experience with RSpec testing framework
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience working in Agile software development environments
Nice to have
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
  • Familiarity with OAuth and secure software development practices
  • Experience with Git version control
  • Experience with Sidekiq or similar asynchronous processing tools
  • Exposure to Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architectures
What the job really is

The Ruby Developer will design, develop, and maintain APIs for mission-critical applications within the VA Lighthouse platform. This role involves writing production-grade Ruby code, collaborating in an Agile environment, and ensuring code quality and security. Responsibilities also include monitoring API performance and troubleshooting production issues.

Things to weigh
  • Salary range provided is $140,000 - $150,000 annually
  • Position requires obtaining and maintaining a Public Trust clearance
  • Candidates must have lived in the U.S. for the last three years for background investigation requirements
Job score3.8/5
Benefits1/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency5/5

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