Backend Developer I

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here.Job Description:SummaryDevelops, 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 FunctionsDevelops 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 ResponsibilitiesPerforms 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., RequiredQualificationsBachelor's Degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent foundational experience., Required0 to 1 year in Experienced with AWS, API integration, modern DevOps practices and cloud-based architecture, Required0 to 1 year in Experience collaborating with other software engineers on the same project, Required0 to 1 year in Experience working within and maintaining componentized design systems, Required0 to 1 year in Hands-on experience in developing, maintaining and monitoring web applications, Required0 to 1 year in Experience with version control systems, preferably Git, Required0 to 1 year in Experience designing and implementing relational databases, as well as the tools involved (such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and ActiveRecord), Required0 to 1 year in in the Retail, Transportation, and/or Supply Chain industries, preferred, PreferredFamiliarity with agile methodologies and practices (e.g., Scrum, Kanban). Beginner, RequiredA strong understanding of and experience with at least one modern web development language, ideally Ruby on Rails or Typescript. Beginner, RequiredProficiency with Git. Beginner, RequiredFamiliarity with strongly typed code. Beginner, RequiredExperience building and consuming APIs, particularly RESTful ones. Beginner, RequiredExperience with relational databases, such as MySQL and Postgres, and ORMs. Beginner, RequiredExperience with monitoring tools such as Datadog. Beginner, RequiredExperience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Beginner, RequiredWorking familiarity of document databases such as Redis Beginner, RequiredTravelNoJob CategoryApplication Development, Delivery & SupportOur 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:SalariedMinimum Pay Range:$80,000.00Maximum Pay Range:$90,000.00Benefits 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.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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.Important Note:Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned. Security Notice for Applicants: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 (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire.  During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryd