Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join MO, a company dedicated to improving government services through human-centered design, as a Senior Software Engineer. You will be part of a small team working on the VA: Health and Benefits mobile app, contributing to the entire product lifecycle, from concept to execution. This role involves building and scaling a Ruby on Rails backend service, managing CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and optimizing system performance. Approximately 10% travel is anticipated. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in agile software development, Ruby on Rails, and CI/CD pipelines, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. The position offers competitive compensation, full health benefits, unlimited PTO, and various other perks.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in an agile software development environment, with strong proficiency in Ruby on Rails; experience with React Native/React 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 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
• Step into react-native and react engineering requirements when necessary
• 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

• A fun, dynamic working environment with an energetic and diverse team
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Opportunities for career growth
• Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401K matching
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability in addition to Life Insurance (company sponsored)
• Company sponsored parental leave
• Summer Fridays!