Technical Lead – Ruby / Ruby on Rails

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$120k–$165k

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Capitaltg Technical Lead at Capital Technology Group specializes in Ruby and Ruby on Rails to design, develop, and modernize federal software systems. The role leads backend architecture, system design, and mentors engineers while ensuring secure, scalable applications.

Responsibilities

CTG is seeking a Technical Lead specializing in Ruby and Ruby on Rails to support the design, development, and modernization of mission-critical federal software systems. This role is ideal for a senior technical leader who brings strong backend architecture expertise, systems thinking, and hands-on engineering experience to lead the development of scalable, secure, and maintainable applications across complex enterprise environments.
Lead design, development, and modernization of enterprise software systems supporting federal mission needs
Drive engineering efforts across the full software development lifecycle, from architecture through deployment
Build scalable, secure, and maintainable backend applications using modern engineering best practices
Architect and develop APIs using REST and GraphQL
Lead system design discussions, architecture reviews, and technical decision-making
Partner with product, architecture, DevSecOps, and infrastructure teams to deliver integrated technical solutions
Troubleshoot complex application, integration, and system performance issues
Contribute to cloud modernization, application refactoring, and platform engineering improvements
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers while establishing engineering standards and best practices
Support secure software delivery, code quality, testing automation, and CI/CD pipeline integration
Translate business and mission requirements into technical implementation strategies

Qualification

Strong in backend architectureCollaborativePassionate about building secureBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceTechnical leadershipStrong hands-on experience with RubyFull Time Employee BenefitsCompetitive Compensation PackageMedical

Required

A senior technical leader who enjoys solving complex engineering problems at scale
Strong in backend architecture, distributed systems, and modern software engineering design
Comfortable leading technical conversations and influencing engineering direction
Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented
Passionate about building secure, high-quality software in mission-driven environments
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
9+ years of professional experience in software engineering, including enterprise application development
Technical leadership, mentoring, code reviews, and architecture ownership
Strong hands-on experience with Ruby, Ruby on Rails, React, Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs
Experience designing distributed systems, microservices, integrations, and scalable enterprise applications
Strong understanding of software architecture, system design, design patterns, and engineering best practices
Experience building cloud-native applications in AWS/Azure

Preferred

Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), event-driven architecture, or serverless platforms
Familiarity with Zero Trust principles and secure systems integration
Experience supporting federal government agencies
We are committed to offering a competitive salary for this position, with an estimated range of $120k–$165k annually. Please note that this range is intended to provide a general idea of what to expect. The final offer may vary based on experience, skills, and other factors.
Full Time Employee Benefits
Remote Work (Hybrid roles will be specified in the job post)
Competitive Compensation Package
Medical, Dental, and Vision

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
PTO
Life Insurance
Wellness

Company

Capitaltg

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