Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

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 Senior Full Stack Developer at RideCo, you will play a key role in shaping the architecture, design, and delivery of our industry-leading ride sharing platform. You will own features end-to-end across the stack, mentor team members, 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:

Backend Development:

• Design, build and maintain robust, scalable APIs using Django to power web and mobile applications.
• Implement data models and business logic to manage complex interactions and handle high transaction volumes efficiently.
• Ensure backend systems are secure, reliable, and optimized for performance.

Frontend Development:

• Develop dynamic, user-friendly interfaces with Angular, ensuring seamless user experiences across desktop and mobile platforms.
• Create reusable UI components and implement responsive designs that adapt across different devices and screen sizes.
• Optimize front-end performance for fast load times and smooth interactions.

Mobile Application Development:

• Design and develop hybrid mobile applications using Ionic for Android and iOS platforms.
• Enhance mobile app functionality with new features while ensuring cross-platform compatibility.
• Collaborate with the design team to create visually appealing and intuitive mobile user interfaces.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other developers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Take ownership in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives and cross-team collaboration to ensure alignment and timely delivery.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level developers.

Testing and Maintenance:

• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality and system stability.
• Perform debugging and troubleshooting to resolve issues across the stack quickly.
• Maintain and enhance existing codebases, ensuring they stay up-to-date with modern practices and technologies.

Continuous Improvement:

• Lead code reviews to raise the bar for code quality and team knowledge.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and recommend new tools, frameworks and processes.
• Contribute to improving team workflows, tools, and processes for greater efficiency.

Your Toolbox / What You’ll Master: At RideCo you’ll get a chance to play, learn, and build with the following tools and technologies as part of a cross-functional team that is the world’s foremost innovator in on-demand transit software.

• Languages: Python, JavaScript/Typescript (Angular)
• Frameworks: Django, Flask
• Web & Mobile: Ionic, hybrid apps for Android and iOS
• Infrastructure: AWS, Terraform, Redis, PostgreSQL, Celery, RabbitMQ
• Monitoring & Analytics: Prometheus, Grafana, Elasticsearch, Kibana
• Development Practices: Agile, CI/CD, Jenkins

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 3+ years in a senior role
• 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.
• Excitement for learning new technologies and solving complex problems.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base Salary: $120K - $140K + performance-based bonus + stock options
• Work-Life Balance & Additional Perks: Flex-time work schedules, vacation time, bi-weekly catered lunches, social events, casual dress code
• Benefits Plan: Medical, dental, prescription, life/health spending accounts and more
• Work Environment: Located in KW's most desirable work space in the heart of Uptown Waterloo
• Commuter Program: Complimentary rides to and from work in Waterloo Region