Senior Backend Developer

Overview Senior Backend Developer role at Ryder System, Inc. The position develops, builds, and maintains scalable back-end solutions in a multi-product microservice architecture. Responsibilities include implementing, testing, and supporting web services and APIs using standard frameworks and source control tools. The role requires experience with AWS, API integration, modern DevOps practices and cloud-based architecture. Collaboration with frontend developers, product managers, and DevOps to deliver backend services is essential. Proficiency in modern backend technologies and development tools/frameworks (e.g., Ruby on Rails, TypeScript, or other object-oriented languages) and strong knowledge of relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) are expected. Working familiarity with document databases such as Redis. Responsibilities Develops, builds, and maintains scalable back-end solutions in a multi-product microservice architecture. Actively collaborates with frontend developers, product managers, and DevOps to ensure the seamless delivery of backend services. Implement unit and functional tests as well as providing testing guidance for Quality Assurance. Contributes technical insights and supports project or product teams under guidance. Delivers training materials and supports peers through knowledge sharing within a cross-team setting and amongst peer groups. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent foundational experience; or 4 years of practical experience developing software, Required 4 years or more in Experienced with AWS, API integration, modern DevOps practices and cloud-based architecture, Required 4 years or more in Experience collaborating with other software engineers on the same project, Required 4 years or more in Hands-on experience in developing, maintaining and monitoring web applications, Required 4 years or more in experience collaborating with other software engineers on the same project, required, Required 4 years or more in Experience with version control systems, preferably Git, Required 4 years or more in Experience designing and implementing relational databases, as well as the tools involved (such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and ActiveRecord), Required 4 years or more in in the Retail, Transportation, and/or Supply Chain industries, preferred, Preferred Familiarity with agile methodologies and practices (e.g., Scrum, Kanban). Intermediate, Required A strong understanding of and experience with at least one modern web development language, ideally Ruby on Rails or TypeScript. Intermediate, Required Proficiency with Git. Intermediate, Required Familiarity with strongly typed code. Intermediate, Required Experience building and consuming APIs, particularly RESTful ones. Intermediate, Required Experience with relational databases and concepts, ideally MySQL and ORMs. Intermediate, Required Experience with monitoring tools such as Datadog. Intermediate, Required Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Intermediate, Required Working familiarity of document databases such as Redis. Intermediate, Required Travel No Job Category Application Development, Delivery & Support Compensation The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, education (including relevant degrees or certifications), work location, market data/ranges, internal equity, internal salary ranges, etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below: Pay Type: Salaried Minimum Pay Range: $110,000.00 Maximum Pay Range: $130,000.00 Benefits Information For all full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement plan. For more information about benefits, download the comprehensive benefits summary at Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Security Notice for Applicant: Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a ryder.com email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat-type forum, messaging app, or via an online questionnaire. 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