Frontend Developer – Ruby on Rails Remote

Position: Frontend Developer – Ruby on Rails – (Remote) Archesys is a technology firm specializing in innovative digital solutions and services for clients across various industries. We pride ourselves on our cutting‑edge technologies, exceptional customer service, and collaborative work environment. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Frontend Developer—Ruby on Rails to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing accessible, responsive, and maintainable user experiences for high‑impact government services. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers in an agile environment to deliver high‑quality software that meets our users’ needs. This role demands a proactive problem‑solver who can manage multiple projects while delivering high‑quality solutions. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment and has experience building robust applications with modern tools and practices. This is a fully remote, full‑time position. Roles and Responsibilities

• Full‑Stack Feature Development:

Contribute to the full‑stack development of responsive and highly accessible features. This includes building critical user flows such as form flows, data reporting and collections, user access management.

• Design System Contribution:

Actively contribute to and maintain frontend standards, potentially supporting the future development and adoption of the MD Web Design System (MDWDS), primarily through Web Components (Lit).

• Collaboration & Mentorship:

Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineers, designers, and product managers to refine technical requirements and drive value for end‑users.

• Quality & Standards:

Lead by example in code quality. Actively participate in code reviews, providing crucial frontend expertise and design system context to ensure all colleagues uphold maintainability and accessibility standards.

• Technical Alignment:

Utilize strong technical judgment and clear communication to ensure development efforts are aligned with overall business and project goals. What You’ll Bring Required Skills & Experience

• Ruby on Rails Proficiency:

Deep experience in Ruby on Rails development, especially leveraging ERB templates for frontend output.

• Modern Frontend Expertise:

Proficiency in core web technologies: JavaScript, modern CSS (e.g., Sass/SCSS, CSS‑in‑JS), and browser‑native Web Components.

• Accessibility & Responsiveness:

Proficient knowledge and practical experience in modern web accessibility practices (WCAG) and responsive design.

• Communication:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively translate technical concepts for both technical and non‑technical audiences. Preferred Skills & Experience

• 4‑8 years of professional experience with Ruby on Rails in a production environment.
• Experience designing, building, or maintaining shared component libraries or design systems that are utilized across multiple project teams.
• Familiarity with the Lit library for building lightweight Web Components.
• Experience with federal or state government design systems like USWDS or working with static site generators like Eleventy.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently and within a team.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience working in an agile environment
• Passion for building high‑quality software

Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field. A Master’s degree will be considered a plus. Technological Proficiency

• Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS.
• Familiarity with modern programming languages and web technologies.
• Familiarity with agile tools such as Jira, Slack, and Confluence.
• Previous experience in healthcare, finance, or government sectors is advantageous.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization tools.
• Familiarity with Redis, Sidekiq, or background job processing.
• Exposure to microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Experience working in a Dev Ops culture and with monitoring tools like New Relic or Datadog.
• Knowledge of Graph

QL and API‑first development. Stakeholder Communication

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