Full Stack Software Engineer

RideCo•Waterloo, ON

48d•CA$100,000 - CA$140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
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.
Excitement for learning new technologies and solving complex problems.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.