Technical Lead – Ruby / Ruby on Rails

Capital Technology Group provides expert consulting services software development, digital transformation, human-centered design, data analytics and visualization, and cybersecurity.

Our multidisciplinary teams use agile methodologies to rapidly and incrementally deliver value in close collaboration with our clients. For over a decade, we have been trusted by both federal and commercial clients to solve complex, mission-critical business challenges. The quality of our work has been recognized by our partners and peers through our inclusion in the Digital Services Coalition, a group of forward- thinking firms recognized for excellence in delivering IT services.

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.