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Ruby Developer

Agile Defense, LLC
vision insurance, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, D.C., Washington
Aug 13, 2025
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests. Requisition: 1113 Title: Ruby Developer Clearance: Public Trust Location: Remote - Washington DC Metro Area Overview: Agile Defense is seeking a Ruby on Rails Developer to join our dynamic and collaborative team in the federal sector. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in modern and back-end development, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. As part of the IntelliBridge team, you'll enjoy a competitive benefits package, including health/dental/vision insurance, 401K with company match, PTO, paid holidays, and annual tuition/training assistance. For more information, visit our website. Clearance: * Public Trust Responsibilities/Duties: * Back-End Development (Ruby on Rails): o Develop and maintain APIs using Ruby on Rails best practices, ensuring scalability and reliability. o Collaborate with developers to integrate server-side logic with user-facing components. o Participate in the consumption and creation of RESTful APIs. * General Development: o Write clear, maintainable, and test-driven code using tools like RSpec, Cypress, or MiniTest. o Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives. o Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and bugs across the stack. o Document technical processes, software procedures, and system designs. o Contribute to code reviews Required Qualifications: * 3+ years of experience in software development. * Experience in Ruby on Rails for developing and consuming RESTful APIs. * Demonstrated ability to implement robust test coverage using tools like Jest, RSpec and Cypress. * Proficiency with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript * Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and Agile development practices. * Stong communication and collaboratino skills, with a focus on teamwork and stakeholder engagement. * Must be a US Citizen and be able to pass an extensive background investigation for a security clearance. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with Formik and Yup for React form development. * Familiarity with RTK Query for state management and data fetching in React. * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deploying web applications. * Knowledge of Splunk or other log analysis tools for debugging. * Understanding of accessibility and web performance optimization best practices. * USCIS or DHS Experience Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are. We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section. Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do. Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated. Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support. Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task. Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges. Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Apply for this job