Backend Developer I

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here . Job Description : Summary Develops, builds, and maintains scalable back-end solutions in a multi-product microservice architecture. Implements, tests, and supports web services and APIs utilizing standard frameworks and source control tools. Implement unit and functional tests as well as providing testing guidance for Quality Assurance. Experienced with AWS, API integration, modern DevOps practices and cloud-based architecture. Collaborates with frontend developers, product managers, and Devops to deliver backend services. Knows modern backend technologies, development tools and frameworks, such as Ruby on Rails, Typescript, or other object-oriented languages. Strong knowledge with relational databases, such as MySQL and Postgres. Working familiarity of document databases such as Redis. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Essential Functions Develops and maintains back-end solutions within a microservice architecture, following established guidelines and under supervision. Implements unit and functional tests, following established guidelines and working under supervision. Collaborates with frontend developers, product managers, and Devops to deliver backend services. Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Skills and Abilities Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote-first team environment, Required A product-centric development mindset, optimizing for the product delivered to end users, Required An elevated level of ownership, with the ability to effectively work remotely with little oversight., Required Ability to communicate technical thoughts well through pull requests, commit messages, development stories, and documentation, Required Ability to write clean, testable, and well-documented code while adhering to best practices and team coding standards, Required An appetite for continuous improvement and learning., Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent foundational experience., Required 0 to 1 year in Experienced with AWS, API integration, modern DevOps practices and cloud-based architecture, Required 0 to 1 year in Experience collaborating with other software engineers on the same project, Required 0 to 1 year in Experience working within and maintaining componentized design systems, Required 0 to 1 year in Hands-on experience in developing, maintaining and monitoring web applications, Required 0 to 1 year in Experience with version control systems, preferably Git, Required 0 to 1 year in Experience designing and implementing relational databases, as well as the tools involved (such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and ActiveRecord), Required 0 to 1 year in in the Retail, Transportation, and/or Supply Chain industries, preferred, Preferred Familiarity with agile methodologies and practices (e.g., Scrum, Kanban). Beginner, Required A strong understanding of and experience with at least one modern web development language, ideally Ruby on Rails or Typescript. Beginner, Required Proficiency with Git. Beginner, Required Familiarity with strongly typed code. Beginner, Required Experience building and consuming APIs, particularly RESTful ones. Beginner, Required Experience with relational databases, such as MySQL and Postgres, and ORMs. Beginner, Required Experience with monitoring tools such as Datadog. Beginner, Required Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Beginner, Required Working familiarity of document databases such as Redis Beginner, Required Travel No Job Category Application Development, Delivery & Support Our Culture & Commitment : At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety. Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together. Compensation Information : 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: $80,000.00 Maximum Pay Range: $90,000.00 Benefits Information : For all Full-time positions only : Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan. R