Senior Backend Engineer (Rails)

Wilcore is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their team in building mission-critical digital services for the Department of Veterans Affairs. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact by improving the lives of millions through quality software development in the federal space.

The position requires extensive expertise in Ruby on Rails for building and maintaining scalable backend services, along with deep experience in Sidekiq for background job processing and Redis for caching and queue handling. The ideal candidate will possess strong PostgreSQL skills for schema design and query optimization, demonstrating the ability to tune database performance effectively.

Working at Wilcore means joining a company that values learning, growth, and the ability to make a big impact at a small company. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $120,000 to $155,000, along with comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) match, flexible PTO, and fully remote work arrangements.

Key responsibilities include developing scalable backend services, managing complex database operations, and ensuring system reliability. The position requires excellent communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders, along with experience in Agile development environments.

Experience with the VA's technical ecosystem, including their GitHub standards, VA Platform One, and VA design or API frameworks, is highly valued. The role requires authorization to work in the United States, and may require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain security clearance due to the nature of federal contracts.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to apply their skills in a meaningful way, working on projects that directly impact veterans and their families while enjoying the benefits of a flexible, remote-first work environment with a company committed to making a difference in the federal space.