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Ruby on Rails Backend Development Lead - Indianapolis Indiana
Company: GovCIO Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Posted On: 04/27/2024
Overview GovCIOis currently seeking a Ruby on Rails Backend DevelopmentLeadto oversee and guide a cross-functional team dedicated to delivering impactful features on VA.gov. This pivotal role will coordinate the development efforts across different departments to ensuretimelyand efficient feature rollouts. The ideal candidate willpossessdeepexpertisein Ruby, Rails, and associated backend technologies such as Swagger docs,Git, andSidekiq. Familiarity with DevOps tools and AWS is a plus. This position is fully remote and available to candidates within the Continental United States (CONUS). Responsibilities Develops and implements backend components using Ruby on Rails,JSON controllers, andSidekiq, focusing on robust server-side logic and database integrations with RESTful APIs and other backend services. Participates in system planning and the development deployment process while ensuring adherence to software compliance and testing standards. Responsible for overseeing the backend development processes, creating system guidelines, and conducting system analysis to address questionsregardingprogram intentions, output specifications, data input requirements, programming strategies, and control systems as needed. -
Lead and guide a team of developers towards successful project execution, ensuring high-quality deliverables andtimelycompletion. -
Provide mentorship and leadership, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence within the team. -
Establish and promote best practices and coding standards tomaintainhigh standardsof excellence within the team. -
Collaborate on gathering system requirements, developing system stories, and planning project timelines and estimates. -
Oversee the preparation of comprehensive documentation, including reports, operational procedures, and maintenance manuals to ensure clear communication and record-keeping. -
Lead integration testing efforts to ensure seamless system functionality and robustness. -
Maintain proactive communication with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and address any project issues promptly. -
Conduct in-depth analysis of backend requirements, including data flow, input/output specifications, and hardware/software needs tooptimizesystem performance. -
Activelyparticipatein code and sprint reviews, ensuring that all deliverables meet contractual obligations and project specifications. Qualifications Required Skills and Experience -
Bachelor's with 8+ years (or commensurate experience) -
Demonstrated experience developing in Ruby on Rails and managing backend systems. -
Analytical and investigation skills, including use ofRSpec. -
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and supervision. -
Experience supervising a team of developers/engineers with proven leadership skills. -
Experience with Agile Methodology and Scrum Processes. -
Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle. -
Experience with government cloud hosting environments like AWS, as well as both unit testing and integration testing experience. -
Experience with code versioning and project management tools. (e.g., Jira, Git, Confluence, etc.) -
Demonstrated experience in a remote work environment. -
Must be a US citizen or authorized to work in the US. Preferred Skills and Experience -
Proven experience working with the VA and/or other Federal agencies, with a deep understanding of federal processes and regulations. -
Strong familiarity with the VA.gov platform and its ecosystem,demonstratingthe ability to navigate andoptimizeits features effectively. -
Knowledgeable in government cloud hosting solutions, including AWS, and adept at managing web hosting environments. -
Proficient in managing API services within the VA network; skilled in handling andoptimizingRESTful API transactions. -
Demonstratedexpertisein system integrations, with a preference for candidates who have experience withCorpDB, MPI, BDN, and/or VBMS systems. Clearance Required |
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