{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8d5e1d8009cfad41eded2b2b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8d5e1d8009cfad41eded2b2b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8d5e1d8009cfad41eded2b2b","title":"Full-Stack Software Engineer (Remote)","description":"Overview\r\nGovCIO is currently hiring for a Full-Stack Software Engineer to with strong backend experience to join a team partnering with the Department of Veterans Affairs to enhance Veteran-facing digital financial management tools by designing, developing, testing, and deploying new features and improvements to help Veterans and their families avoid, understand, manage, and resolve VA debts through self-service solutions. This position is fully remote within the United States.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nWhile this role will primarily support backend development, our team looks for someone interested in and capable of working across the tech stack, and in using both front and back end languages and frameworks. Our ideal candidate is patient, curious, proactive, and positive; someone who understands the large impact that even small changes can have on end users, someone able to learn a complex landscape and innovate, someone who constantly seizes opportunities to refine, and someone who is dedicated to accessibility and championing the impact of our work. Most importantly, we are looking for someone with a passion for working on important problems that have a lasting impact on millions of users and make a difference in our government. We expect the responsibilities of this position to shift and grow organically over time, in response to considerations such as the team's needs and strengths, the unique strengths and interests of the selected candidate, and an evolving understanding of the delivery environment.\r\nDesigns and codes applications following specifications using the appropriate tools\r\nMaintains and modifies existing software applications.\r\nAnalyzes detailed systems factors, including input and output requirements, information flow, hardware and software requirements, and alternative methods of problem resolution.\r\nPerforms modifications to and maintenance of operational programs and procedures.\r\nParticipates in code reviews to represent reviewed work for adherence to standards and specifications.\r\nWrites or revises program documentation, operations documentation and user guides in accordance with standards.\r\nContribute as part of a cross-functional Agile team to build, refactor, and maintain React and Rails components, APIs, and backend services with an emphasis on modular, scalable design.\r\nDesign and maintain automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using frameworks such as RSpec.\r\nIncorporate accessibility (Section 508, WCAG 2.1AA) and US Web Design System standards into development.\r\nContribute to fullstack development across backend and frontend systems as needed.\r\nBuild and ship quality software using pair programming, test-driven development, rigorous code review, comprehensive. automated tests, and AI-powered developer tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor) to accelerate delivery while maintaining responsible oversight.\r\nEffectively leverage AI-powered IDEs such Copilot and Cursor to analyze existing code, develop features, write unit tests, and debug issues while retaining responsible oversight and reviewing all work produced.\r\nApply DevOps practices (CI/CD, monitoring, cloud services) to ensure reliable delivery and operations.\r\nParticipate in pair programming, in-depth peer reviews, and blameless post-mortems; continuously incorporate learnings.\r\nParticipate in backlog refinement, user story acceptance criteria, and story sizing with the Product Owner.\r\nQualifications\r\nBachelor's with 8+ years (or commensurate experience)\r\nRequired Skills and Experience\r\n5+ years of professional engineering experience, demonstrating experience maintainingand enhancing applications with Ruby on Rails and modern JavaScript frameworks with a heavy emphasis on 3rd party integrations.\r\n3+ years of production experience with React.js\r\n3+ years of production experience with Ruby on Rails and SQL\r\nExperience experimenting with and/or utilizing AI tools and services to create and deliversoftware, and a strong willingness to leverage AI where appropriate to improveoutcomes.\r\nExperience working in an agile, cross-functional team and contributing to high-quality,production-level codebases.\r\nYou have lived and worked in the United States for 3 out of the last 5 years\r\nExperience with DevOps processes and tools (CI/CD, monitoring, automation)\r\nExperience writing automated tests and building testable code (unit, integration,end-to-end)\r\nExperience in cloud environments (AWS or equivalent)\r\nUnderstanding of common design patterns, software development principles, and how toapply them effectively\r\nAbility to work independently on high-complexity tasks and collaborate as appropriate\r\nExperience working in an Agile team and demonstrating an Agile mindset\r\nExperience in open-source, collaborative development environments\r\nMust have lived and worked in the United States for at least the last year\r\nClearance Required: Must be able to acquire and maintain Suitability/Public Trust clearance\r\nPreferred Skills and Experience\r\nExperience with Sidekiq and Redis\r\nExperience with the latest React features and ecosystem (hooks, context API)\r\nFamiliarity with monitoring tools, especially Datadog\r\nExperience with continuous integration/deployment systems (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)\r\nFamiliarity with the US Web Design System\r\nFamiliarity with AI development tools (Copilot, Cursor, Claude-Code)\r\nExperience developing knowledge of complex domains and systems\r\nAbility to work across multiple applications, components, languages, and frameworks\r\nExperience working in a cross-functional team (research, design, engineering, product)\r\nContributions to open-source projects\r\nCompany Overview\r\nGovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.\r\nBut we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?\r\nWhat You Can Expect\r\nInterview & Hiring Process\r\nIf you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you can expect:\r\nDuring the Interview Process\r\nVirtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team\r\nCamera must be on\r\nA valid photo ID must be presented during each interview\r\nDuring the Hiring Process\r\nEnhanced Biometrics ID verification screening\r\nBackground check, to include:\r\nCriminal history (past 7 years)\r\nVerification of your highest level of education\r\nVerification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application\r\nEmployee Perks\r\nAt GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:\r\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\r\nCorporate Discounts\r\nLearning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content\r\nTraining, Education and Certification Assistance*\r\nReferral Bonus Program\r\nInternal Mobility Program\r\nPet Insurance\r\nFlexible Work Environment\r\n*Available to full-time employees\r\nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer.\r\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.\r\nPosted Pay Range\r\nThe posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an \"at-will position\" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.\r\nPosted Salary Range\r\nUSD $140,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.\r\nLocation\r\nUS-Remote\r\nID\r\n2026-7886\r\nCategory\r\nIT Infrastructure & Network Engineering & Operations\r\nPosition Type\r\nFull-Time\r\nSubmit a referral to this job (https://careers-govcio.icims.com/jobs/7886/full-stack-software-engineer-(remote)/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-1834385473)\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"GovCIO","rawCompany":"govcio","city":"Baton Rouge","state":"LA","isRemote":true,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-09T09:10:38.264Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1254.00","title":"Web Developers","slug":"web-developers"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Full-Stack Software Engineer (Remote)","description":"Overview\r\nGovCIO is currently hiring for a Full-Stack Software Engineer to with strong backend experience to join a team partnering with the Department of Veterans Affairs to enhance Veteran-facing digital financial management tools by designing, developing, testing, and deploying new features and improvements to help Veterans and their families avoid, understand, manage, and resolve VA debts through self-service solutions. This position is fully remote within the United States.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nWhile this role will primarily support backend development, our team looks for someone interested in and capable of working across the tech stack, and in using both front and back end languages and frameworks. Our ideal candidate is patient, curious, proactive, and positive; someone who understands the large impact that even small changes can have on end users, someone able to learn a complex landscape and innovate, someone who constantly seizes opportunities to refine, and someone who is dedicated to accessibility and championing the impact of our work. Most importantly, we are looking for someone with a passion for working on important problems that have a lasting impact on millions of users and make a difference in our government. We expect the responsibilities of this position to shift and grow organically over time, in response to considerations such as the team's needs and strengths, the unique strengths and interests of the selected candidate, and an evolving understanding of the delivery environment.\r\nDesigns and codes applications following specifications using the appropriate tools\r\nMaintains and modifies existing software applications.\r\nAnalyzes detailed systems factors, including input and output requirements, information flow, hardware and software requirements, and alternative methods of problem resolution.\r\nPerforms modifications to and maintenance of operational programs and procedures.\r\nParticipates in code reviews to represent reviewed work for adherence to standards and specifications.\r\nWrites or revises program documentation, operations documentation and user guides in accordance with standards.\r\nContribute as part of a cross-functional Agile team to build, refactor, and maintain React and Rails components, APIs, and backend services with an emphasis on modular, scalable design.\r\nDesign and maintain automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using frameworks such as RSpec.\r\nIncorporate accessibility (Section 508, WCAG 2.1AA) and US Web Design System standards into development.\r\nContribute to fullstack development across backend and frontend systems as needed.\r\nBuild and ship quality software using pair programming, test-driven development, rigorous code review, comprehensive. automated tests, and AI-powered developer tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor) to accelerate delivery while maintaining responsible oversight.\r\nEffectively leverage AI-powered IDEs such Copilot and Cursor to analyze existing code, develop features, write unit tests, and debug issues while retaining responsible oversight and reviewing all work produced.\r\nApply DevOps practices (CI/CD, monitoring, cloud services) to ensure reliable delivery and operations.\r\nParticipate in pair programming, in-depth peer reviews, and blameless post-mortems; continuously incorporate learnings.\r\nParticipate in backlog refinement, user story acceptance criteria, and story sizing with the Product Owner.\r\nQualifications\r\nBachelor's with 8+ years (or commensurate experience)\r\nRequired Skills and Experience\r\n5+ years of professional engineering experience, demonstrating experience maintainingand enhancing applications with Ruby on Rails and modern JavaScript frameworks with a heavy emphasis on 3rd party integrations.\r\n3+ years of production experience with React.js\r\n3+ years of production experience with Ruby on Rails and SQL\r\nExperience experimenting with and/or utilizing AI tools and services to create and deliversoftware, and a strong willingness to leverage AI where appropriate to improveoutcomes.\r\nExperience working in an agile, cross-functional team and contributing to high-quality,production-level codebases.\r\nYou have lived and worked in the United States for 3 out of the last 5 years\r\nExperience with DevOps processes and tools (CI/CD, monitoring, automation)\r\nExperience writing automated tests and building testable code (unit, integration,end-to-end)\r\nExperience in cloud environments (AWS or equivalent)\r\nUnderstanding of common design patterns, software development principles, and how toapply them effectively\r\nAbility to work independently on high-complexity tasks and collaborate as appropriate\r\nExperience working in an Agile team and demonstrating an Agile mindset\r\nExperience in open-source, collaborative development environments\r\nMust have lived and worked in the United States for at least the last year\r\nClearance Required: Must be able to acquire and maintain Suitability/Public Trust clearance\r\nPreferred Skills and Experience\r\nExperience with Sidekiq and Redis\r\nExperience with the latest React features and ecosystem (hooks, context API)\r\nFamiliarity with monitoring tools, especially Datadog\r\nExperience with continuous integration/deployment systems (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)\r\nFamiliarity with the US Web Design System\r\nFamiliarity with AI development tools (Copilot, Cursor, Claude-Code)\r\nExperience developing knowledge of complex domains and systems\r\nAbility to work across multiple applications, components, languages, and frameworks\r\nExperience working in a cross-functional team (research, design, engineering, product)\r\nContributions to open-source projects\r\nCompany Overview\r\nGovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.\r\nBut we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?\r\nWhat You Can Expect\r\nInterview & Hiring Process\r\nIf you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you can expect:\r\nDuring the Interview Process\r\nVirtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team\r\nCamera must be on\r\nA valid photo ID must be presented during each interview\r\nDuring the Hiring Process\r\nEnhanced Biometrics ID verification screening\r\nBackground check, to include:\r\nCriminal history (past 7 years)\r\nVerification of your highest level of education\r\nVerification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application\r\nEmployee Perks\r\nAt GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:\r\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\r\nCorporate Discounts\r\nLearning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content\r\nTraining, Education and Certification Assistance*\r\nReferral Bonus Program\r\nInternal Mobility Program\r\nPet Insurance\r\nFlexible Work Environment\r\n*Available to full-time employees\r\nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer.\r\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.\r\nPosted Pay Range\r\nThe posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an \"at-will position\" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.\r\nPosted Salary Range\r\nUSD $140,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.\r\nLocation\r\nUS-Remote\r\nID\r\n2026-7886\r\nCategory\r\nIT Infrastructure & Network Engineering & Operations\r\nPosition Type\r\nFull-Time\r\nSubmit a referral to this job (https://careers-govcio.icims.com/jobs/7886/full-stack-software-engineer-(remote)/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-1834385473)\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-04-09T09:10:38.264Z","dateModified":"2026-04-09T09:10:38.264Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"GovCIO","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocationType":"TELECOMMUTE","applicantLocationRequirements":{"@type":"Country","name":"US"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Baton Rouge","addressRegion":"LA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"8d5e1d8009cfad41eded2b2b"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8d5e1d8009cfad41eded2b2b"}}