About this opportunity
Capital Technology Group lists this Technical Lead – Ruby / Ruby on Rails opportunity in washington, District of Columbia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Capital Technology Group provides expert consulting services software development, digital transformation, human-centered design, data analytics and visualization, and cybersecurity.
Client Requirements:
applicants MUST BE US Citizens and be able to obtain Public Trust clearance
The CTG Experience
At Capital Technology Group (CTG), our teams are passionate about modernizing how the federal government delivers software. We partner with federal agencies to build secure, scalable, and mission-driven solutions that make a meaningful impact on millions of people. Recognized by The Washington Post as a Top Workplace in 2025 and 2026. CTG fosters a culture rooted in our core values. Our values guide how we work together and support one another, creating an environment where employees feel trusted, empowered, and encouraged to grow both personally and professionally.
About the Role
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.
You Will Get To
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
Who You Are
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
Qualifications
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
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, source control, and DevSecOps workflows
Knowledge of secure software development principles, API security, and application security best practices
Experience troubleshooting production systems, performance tuning, and operational support
Strong communication and technical leadership skills
Nice to Have
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
Salary
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
Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with 4% matching
Liberal PTO vacation policy
Generous Annual Continuing Education
Annual Wellness Budget
Bonus Incentive Programs (Employee referrals and performance-based rewards)
Thanks for your interest in Capital Technology Group!
Capital Technology Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Worksite address
washington, DC, 20022, US
Who can apply
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