Staff Software Engineer – Full Stack

Ad Hoc LLC

. Lead the technical design and implementation of complex full stack applications .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $135,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full stack application development, particularly with React and Ruby on Rails, while effectively collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Proficient in cloud-native development, observability tools, and ensuring compliance with accessibility and government standards.

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Full Stack Application DevelopmentReact DevelopmentRuby on Rails DevelopmentCloud-Native Application DevelopmentRESTful API Design

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringSystem ReliabilityAutomated TestingSoftware ArchitectureCI/CDAgile MethodologiesContainerizationKubernetesAccessibility StandardsPerformance Analysis

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AWSDatadogMonitoring Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Tier 4 Public Trust

Industry Keywords

Federal Government Software ModernizationFedRAMPFISMASection 508WCAG

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudKubernetesReactRubyRuby on Rails

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the technical design and implementation of complex full stack applications
Plan and execute technical roadmaps with minimal guidance
Collaborate with product managers, designers, engineers, and client stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle
Translate ambiguous business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Improve system reliability, maintainability, and performance through refactoring, documentation, automated testing, and observability
Build secure, accessible, and resilient applications using modern engineering best practices
Present technical concepts, implementation approaches, and architectural tradeoffs to technical and non-technical audiences
Mentor engineers through code reviews and technical guidance
Deliver high-quality software and help the team execute project goals, timelines, and customer needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 9+ years of professional software engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Expert-level experience developing modern web applications using React and Ruby on Rails
Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and integrating distributed services
Experience with cloud-native application development, preferably in AWS
Experience using Datadog or other tools for monitoring, observability, troubleshooting, and performance analysis
Strong understanding of software architecture, testing strategies, CI/CD, and modern engineering practices
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work directly with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Tier 4 Public Trust or higher
Experience on federal government software modernization programs
Experience with accessibility standards (Section 508/WCAG)
Experience working in Agile software delivery teams
Experience with containerized applications and Kubernetes
Experience supporting FedRAMP, FISMA, or other government compliance environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible PTO
401K with employer match
Paid parental leave after one year of service
Employee Assistance Program