Software Application Developer (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Software Application Developer in United States. We are seeking a highly skilled Software Application Developer to design, build, and deploy secure, scalable cloud-native applications supporting mission-critical federal programs. In this role, you will work within an agile, cross-functional team to modernize Department of Defense applications using AWS Lambda, Ruby on Rails, and related technologies. Your contributions will directly impact operational efficiency and mission readiness, delivering innovative solutions that safeguard critical processes. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and stakeholders, while contributing to the design of high-quality APIs, backend services, and technical solutions. You will participate in all phases of development, including planning, coding, testing, deployment, and documentation, ensuring reliability, security, and performance. This is a remote role with occasional travel to client sites, providing flexibility alongside meaningful, high-impact work. Accountabilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy serverless applications using AWS Lambda and Ruby on Rails Gems
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and cloud-native backend services
• Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and stakeholders to translate user requirements into secure, efficient technical solutions
• Participate in pair programming, unit/integration testing, sprint planning, and user story refinement
• Maintain and update technical documentation, contributing to shared knowledge repositories
• Recommend and implement enhancements to improve system performance, reliability, and security

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• CompTIA Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire)
• 8+ years of software development experience, preferably in secure, distributed systems
• Proficiency in Ruby, Ruby Gems, AWS Lambda, RESTful APIs, and backend development
• Hands-on experience with GitHub, Jira, Confluence, and agile DevSecOps practices
• Background in Java development and integration with PostgreSQL or GraphQL; familiarity with JavaScript front-end frameworks
• Strong collaboration and communication skills for remote agile teams
• Preferred: AWS Certification, active/previous DoD security clearance, knowledge of DoD secure coding standards, DISA STIGs, and NIST 800-53 compliance frameworks

Benefits

• Remote work with occasional client site visits (up to 10%)
• Competitive compensation package
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and leave policies
• Professional development opportunities and access to technical resources
• Inclusive, ethical, and non-discriminatory work environment

Jobgether Hiring Process Disclaimer: Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching. When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. 🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements. 📊 It compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score. 🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role. 🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed. The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team. Thank you for your interest!