Backend Engineer

Summary

Join Mo, a company focused on designing intuitive customer experiences for government leaders, as a Backend Engineer. This role centers on building and maintaining backend infrastructure using Ruby on Rails, supporting mobile development (React Native), and implementing robust CI/CD practices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, optimize system performance, and participate in code reviews. The position requires 5+ years of experience in agile software development with strong Ruby on Rails proficiency. Approximately 10% travel is anticipated. Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $153,000 annually, with benefits included. The position is open until 100 applications are received.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in an agile software development environment, with strong proficiency in Ruby on Rails; experience with React Native is a plus
• Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for a backend system and/or mobile applications serving a large user base
• Experience with API design patterns and versioning
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes
• Familiarity supporting and mentoring other teams in CI/CD best practices
• Track record of successfully deprecating legacy systems
• Clear communicator who writes docs that that developers actually want to read
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Past experience owning critical software delivery platforms
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and continuous monitoring tools
• Experience with Git workflows and feature branch development practices

Responsibilities

• Build, iterate, & scale a Ruby on Rails backend service that powers our mobile applications
• Own and evolve our CI/CD pipelines across backend and mobile platforms
• Be a technical resource for other teams utilizing our mobile platform
• Keep our docs up-to-date and useful—from platform features to API specs to deployment processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve development workflows and processes
• Monitor and optimize system performance and reliability
• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with federal/state/local government
• Department of Veterans Affairs experience preferred

Benefits

• $100,000 - $153,000 a year
• Bene fi ts
• Growth Poten ti al