Back End Developer

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full stack web applications using Ruby on Rails and modern frontend technologies
• Build responsive and high-performance user interfaces using VueJS, ReactJS, TypeScript, BlueprintJS, TailwindCSS, and/or Bootstrap
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and GraphQL services for internal applications and third-party integrations
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand workflows, identify operational gaps, and build scalable technical solutions
• Develop reusable frontend components and scalable backend architectures following best practices
• Work with relational and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and DynamoDB
• Integrate and maintain Salesforce integrations and data synchronization workflows between internal applications, CRM platforms, and third-party systems
• Integrate third-party services and payment gateways such as Stripe and Authorize.net
• Build secure authentication, authorization, and role-based access systems
• Implement automated testing and quality assurance processes including Cypress testing
• Optimize applications for scalability, reliability, performance, and security
• Work with AWS cloud infrastructure including EC2, API Gateway, Lambda, RDS, and S3
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and Git-based development workflows
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, troubleshooting, and continuous platform improvements
• Ensure applications comply with healthcare and data security standards including HIPAA, GDPR, and 21 CFR Part 11
• Support data processing workflows, ETL pipelines, and integrations involving clinical or healthcare datasets

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience as a Full Stack Developer
• Strong proficiency in Ruby and Ruby on Rails
• Strong frontend development experience with VueJS, ReactJS, and TypeScript
• Experience with BlueprintJS, TailwindCSS, and/or Bootstrap
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and GraphQL services
• Familiarity with GraphiQL and API debugging tools
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL databases
• Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and DynamoDB
• Familiarity with Nuxt, Next.js, or other modern frontend frameworks
• Experience with Cypress or similar frontend testing frameworks
• Experience integrating Salesforce platforms and APIs
• Experience integrating payment gateways such as Stripe and Authorize.net
• Experience with Git version control and CI/CD workflows
• Familiarity with AWS cloud services and deployment practices
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent communication and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry
• Knowledge of clinical systems, healthcare data processing, or ETL pipelines
• Experience building enterprise SaaS or workflow automation platforms
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or serverless architectures
• Understanding of compliance and data security standards including HIPAA, GDPR, and 21 CFR Part 11
• Experience designing scalable and secure cloud-native applications

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation; however, reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would impose undue hardship.

The total compensation package for this position will also include incentive compensation and benefits such as health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, a 401k matching program, and other benefits to its employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a full-time, onsite position requiring five days per week in the office.

If you reside in a state or locality with enacted pay transparency laws, you are entitled to request and receive additional details regarding compensation and benefits. For assistance, please contact us at 202-524-8238 between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM ET, Monday through Friday.