Frontend/Backend/Full Stack Developer - Mid Level (Remote)
GovCIO is currently hiring for Senior Full Stack Developer to design, build, and maintain complex full‑stack application features for VA.gov. This position will be a fully remote position within the United States.
Responsibilities
Full Stack Engineering Architect, develop, and maintain user interface components using React.js, Redux, TypeScript, and VA.gov design system libraries. Design, build, and optimize backend systems in Ruby on Rails, including RESTful APIs, JSON controllers, database models, and Sidekiq workers. Ensure performance, accessibility (Section 508 compliance), security, scalability, and reliability across the full stack. Integrate frontend and backend functionality into cohesive, reliable, and maintainable features. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps automation. Architecture, Analysis & System Design Conduct advanced system analysis, defining technical constraints, data flows, and distributed system interactions. Contribute to long‑term architectural planning, modernization initiatives, and technical RFC development. AI‑Powered Enhancements Implement and support AI/LLM workflows and automations in alignment with VA standards and federal security guidelines. Develop Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, vector search, embedding configurations, and model orchestration. Operationalize GenAI systems in AWS including model operations, observability, monitoring, and cost optimization. Leadership, Collaboration & Delivery Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers while fostering high‑quality engineering practices. Collaborate with product owners, UX designers, backend teams, and federal stakeholders to deliver Veteran‑focused services. Participate in and sometimes facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, reviews, and code reviews. Quality, Testing & Documentation Lead unit, integration, and end‑to‑end testing efforts across the full stack. Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, architecture notes, and operational procedures. Ensure all deliverables meet federal, contractual, security, accessibility, and compliance requirements.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience 5–8 years of professional software development experience. Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience. Advanced proficiency in React/Redux, TypeScript, and Ruby on Rails. Experience building, integrating, and optimizing RESTful APIs within distributed systems. Familiarity with AWS, DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks. Experience with Agile/Scrum workflows. Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S. Preferred Skills and Experience Experience supporting the VA, VA.gov architecture, or other federal agencies. Familiarity with federal enterprise systems such as CorpDB, MPI, BDN, and VBMS. Experience deploying AI or ML features in compliance‑heavy, FedRAMP or government environments. Clearance Required Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance. Posted Salary Range USD $110,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr. Apply To This Job