Full Stack Software Engineer

RideCo Inc.; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Flex-time schedules

Vacation time

Bi-weekly catered lunches

Social events

Casual dress code

Commuter program

Medical/dental benefits

Job summary

RideCo powers on-demand transit with a cloud-based software platform. As a Full Stack Developer, you will own features end-to-end across the stack, influencing product direction in a fast-paced environment.

You'll work on Django REST APIs, Angular frontends, and Ionic hybrid mobile apps, collaborating with product managers and designers to deliver scalable solutions that impact real-world transit challenges.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of professional software development experience.
• Proven expertise in building and maintaining responsive web applications.
• Strong experience designing, building, and maintaining RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience developing hybrid mobile applications using Ionic.
• Proficiency in Python (Django or Flask) and Angular frameworks.
• Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL and Redis.
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, EC2, RDS).
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and CI/CD processes.

Responsibilities

• BackendDevelopment: design, build and maintain robust, scalable APIs using Django to power web and mobile applications.
• FrontendDevelopment: develop dynamic, user-friendly interfaces with Angular for desktop and mobile.
• MobileApplicationDevelopment: design and develop hybrid mobile apps using Ionic for Android and iOS.
• CollaborationandCommunication: work with product managers, designers, and developers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• TestingandMaintenance: write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests; debug and maintain codebases.
• ContinuousImprovement: lead code reviews and improve workflows, tools, and processes.

Skills

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Angular

RESTful APIs

Django

Flask

AWS

PostgreSQL

Redis

CI/CD

Education

BSc in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ionic

Django

Flask

Angular

AWS

Terraform

Redis

PostgreSQL

Celery

RabbitMQ

Job description

This is an opportunity in the exciting and fast-growing transportation technology industry. Public transit is being transformed from a system of static, scheduled fixed-routes, to a dynamic on-demand network, and you will be one of the pioneers shaping this transformation.

As a Full Stack Developer at RideCo, you will contribute to shaping the architecture, design, and delivery of our industry-leading ride sharing platform. You will own features end-to-end across the stack and drive technical decisions that directly influence product direction. This role is ideal for a developer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is motivated by building impactful, scalable solutions for real-world challenges.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

BackendDevelopment:

• Design,buildandmaintainrobust,scalableAPIsusingDjangotopowerwebandmobileapplications.
• Implementdatamodelsandbusinesslogictomanagecomplexinteractionsandhandlehightransactionvolumesefficiently.
• Ensurebackendsystemsaresecure,reliable,andoptimizedforperformance.

FrontendDevelopment:

• Developdynamic,user-friendlyinterfaceswithAngular,ensuringseamlessuserexperiencesacrossdesktopandmobileplatforms.
• CreatereusableUIcomponentsandimplementresponsivedesignsthatadaptacrossdifferentdevicesandscreensizes.
• Optimizefront-endperformanceforfastloadtimesandsmoothinteractions.

MobileApplicationDevelopment:

• DesignanddevelophybridmobileapplicationsusingIonicforAndroidandiOSplatforms.
• Enhancemobileappfunctionalitywithnewfeatureswhileensuringcross-platformcompatibility.
• Collaboratewiththedesignteamtocreatevisuallyappealingandintuitivemobileuserinterfaces.

CollaborationandCommunication:

• Workcloselywithproductmanagers,designers,andotherdeveloperstotranslatebusinessrequirementsintotechnicalsolutions.
• Takeownershipinsprintplanning,dailystand-ups,retrospectivesandcross-teamcollaborationtoensurealignmentandtimelydelivery.
• Providetechnicalmentorshipandguidancetojuniorandmid-leveldevelopers.

TestingandMaintenance:

• Writeunit,integration,andend-to-endteststoensurecodequalityandsystemstability.
• Performdebuggingandtroubleshootingtoresolveissuesacrossthestackquickly.
• Maintainandenhanceexistingcodebases,ensuringtheystayup-to-datewithmodernpracticesandtechnologies.

ContinuousImprovement:

• Leadcodereviewstoraisethebarforcodequalityandteamknowledge.
• Stayaheadofindustrytrendsandrecommendnewtools,frameworksandprocesses.
• Contributetoimprovingteamworkflows,tools,andprocessesforgreaterefficiency.

YourToolbox/WhatYou’llMaster:AtRideCoyou’llgetachancetoplay,learn,andbuildwiththefollowingtoolsandtechnologiesaspartofacross-functionalteamthatistheworld’sforemostinnovatorinon-demandtransitsoftware.

• Languages:Python,JavaScript/Typescript(Angular)
• Frameworks:Django,Flask
• Web&Mobile:Ionic,hybridappsforAndroidandiOS
• Infrastructure:AWS,Terraform,Redis,PostgreSQL,Celery,RabbitMQ
• Monitoring&Analytics:Prometheus,Grafana,Elasticsearch,Kibana
• DevelopmentPractices:Agile,CI/CD,Jenkins

QualificationsandExperience:

• DegreeinComputerScience,SoftwareEngineering,orarelateddiscipline.
• 3-5yearsofprofessionalsoftwaredevelopmentexperience
• Provenexpertiseinbuildingandmaintainingresponsivewebapplications.
• Strongexperiencedesigning,building,andmaintainingRESTfulAPIs.
• SolidunderstandingofHTML5,CSS3,andmodernJavaScript(ES6+).
• ExperiencedevelopinghybridmobileapplicationsusingIonic.
• ProficiencyinPython(DjangoorFlask)andAngularframeworks.
• ExperiencewithdatabasessuchasPostgreSQLandRedis.
• Familiaritywithcloudservices(AWS,EC2,RDS).
• KnowledgeofAgilemethodologiesandCI/CDprocesses.
• Excitementforlearningnewtechnologiesandsolvingcomplexproblems.

CompensationandBenefits:

• BaseSalary:$100K-$140K+performance-basedbonus+stockoptions
• Work-LifeBalance&AdditionalPerks:Flex-timeworkschedules,vacationtime,bi-weeklycateredlunches,socialevents,casualdresscode
• BenefitsPlan:Medical,dental,prescription,life/healthspendingaccountsandmore
• WorkEnvironment:LocatedinKW'smostdesirableworkspaceintheheartofUptownWaterloo
• CommuterProgram:ComplimentaryridestoandfromworkinWaterlooRegion

Whoweare:

http://www.rideco.com

RideCo powers on-demand transit. Public transit agencies and fleet operators use RideCo's cloud-based software platform to provide on-demand shared rides in dynamically routed buses and vans. RideCo is growing rapidly, and it is the most adopted on-demand paratransit and microtransit software among the 10 largest cities in the United States. Our marquee clients include Philadelphia’s SEPTA, RTC Las Vegas, San Antonio Metro, and Houston Metro.

RideCo’s software powers a diverse range of use cases, including paratransit, residential/ suburban travel; first-mile-last-mile connections for transit hubs; and corporate employee transportation. The success of these services is supported by the industry's best customer service, including a 95% plus customer retention rate. We are investing to scale up and capture the growing demand for on-demand shared rides solutions.

RideCo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire the best talent and strive to build a meritocratic culture. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require special accommodation to complete any portion of the application or interview process, please mention this in your application.

Why is this role open? Existing Vacancy

RideCoiscommittedtoafairandtransparentrecruitmentprocess.Wedonotuseartificialintelligence(AI)orautomateddecision-makingtoolstoscreen,evaluate,orselectcandidates.Allapplicationsarereviewedandassessedbyourhiringteam.