Ruby on Rails Developer

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

API
Ruby on Rails
sidekiq
Postgres

Job Details

Blu Omega is seeking Back End Ruby Developers to join our team to support our Veterans get the benefits they earned faster and more efficiently.
Responsibilities:
  • Design, build, and maintain backend services in Ruby, leveraging Sidekiq for background job processing, and ensure features are delivered with reliability and speed.
  • Own the design, build, and maintenance of backend services in Ruby (with Sidekiq) and ensure features are delivered reliably and on time.
  • Write code, solve problems, deliver results. If you are confident in your ability and skills, you can stop reading here and apply.
  • Work with Postgres for modeling and optimizing data, and use Redis for caching and job queues to keep systems fast and efficient.
  • Collaborate across teams to connect backend logic with user-facing features, integrate with some Java components, and deliver end-to-end solutions.
  • Write maintainable, well-tested, and secure code. Contribute to code reviews, system design, and monitoring practices that keep production stable and scalable.
  • Work closely with data scientists, analysts, software engineers, and product managers to support business needs and ensure robust and scalable applications are available.
  • End-to-End Development. API Integration. Database Management. Server Architecture. Performance Monitoring and Optimization.
  • Collaborate with other developers, performing code reviews, and mentor team members. Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing across the team.
  • Identify and resolve technical issues related to our backend systems.
  • Keep up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in backend development.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor s Degree (or equivalent experience)
  • 5-7 years of professional backend engineering experience.
  • Strong proficiency in Ruby, with experience using Sidekiq for background job processing.
  • Solid experience with Postgres (data modeling, query optimization, migrations).
  • Experience working with Redis for caching and job queues.
  • Exposure to Java and ability to support legacy integrations when required.
  • Familiarity with modern software development practices (CI/CD, Git, testing frameworks).
  • Understanding of secure coding practices and experience working with compliance-sensitive projects a plus.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills comfortable working in cross-functional teams.
  • Must be able to obtain a Public Trust security clearance from the U.S. Government.
Salary range starting at 90K Our final salary offer will be based on several factors, including depth of technical skills, work experience, education, certifications, and clearance
What Blu Omega Can Offer You:
  • Competitive benefits including Health Insurance, 401K w/ match, Paid Time Off and more.
  • Results driven culture that embrace our core values
  • Rewarding work contributing to our Nation s mission critical programs
Blu Omega is a Woman Owned Small Business Federal Technology services firm headquartered in Washington DC and supporting clients nationally. We provide Technology solutions for enterprise and government customers. Our team has a past performance in a diverse range of programs including those for Data Management, Cloud/Infrastructure, Software Development and Enterprise Applications.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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