Job Application for Software Engineer at Aquia

About Aquia Inc.

Named the “#1 Best Remote Startup to Work For in 2025” by Built In, Aquia is a digital services firm specializing in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance automation for the U.S. government.

Founded by Veterans, we are passionate about making our country digitally capable and secure. Since 2021, we’ve generated millions in cost savings through cloud services and licensing optimization, enabled civil servants to double health care fraud investigations through streamlined cloud-based systems, and reduced authorization timelines by 74% through modernized security processes. Last year, we were named the 2024 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOSB) of the Year by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Aquia is hiring multiple Software Engineers to support an initiative for the State of Maryland. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing high-quality, testable and scalable code; primarily in Ruby. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and will be subject to a background investigation.

What you'll do:

Develop high-quality, testable and scalable web applications
Collaborate with designers to deliver functional and efficient user interfaces
Advocate for improvements to product quality, security, and performance
Analyze, maintain and extend existing features
Develop unit, integration and end-to-end tests
Discover and fix bugs
Participate in code reviews
Follow best practice guidelines for maintainability and style

What we're looking for:

At least 6 years of hands-on professional work experience building web applications and creating APIs
Proficiency with Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, Rspec, ERB templates
Familiarity with static HTML generators and content management systems (CMS)
Working-level knowledge and hands-on experience with AWS S3, SQS, GitHub,
Understanding of web and mobile user interface design best practices
Should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment in a self-directed manner that requires minimal supervision
Familiarity with web accessibility standards to deliver services that are not just minimally accessible, but a simple and intuitive experience for all users, including those who rely on assistive technologies
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Equal parts systems thinker and advocate for users
Highly resourceful, reliable, and detail-oriented
Ability to think strategically around trade-offs and short-term vs. long-term benefits
An adaptive, empathetic, collaborative, and positive mindset
Excellent written and real-time communication. technical and otherwise

Remote - USA

$90,000 - $125,000 USD

Benefits

Premium health care plans (90% employer-paid)
Employee stock plan
100% 401k match (up to IRS annual max)
Generous PTO package
Personal training and development budget

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Aquia Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

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