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 the newest member of our Software Engineering team, you will contribute to
the design and development of RideCo’s industry-leading ridesharing mobile
applications. The ideal candidate must possess a sound grasp of mobile
application development principles, leveraging their ability to understand
business requirements and translate them directly into product and
implementation decisions. You will thrive in a small-team environment with
fast-paced agile iterations, where every developer contributes code that
delivers a meaningful impact to our customers and the company.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Develop sophisticated new features and user interfaces while ensuring the
best performance and user experience of our native mobile application.
- Delight our users by delivering new features and improvements to our
cross-platform mobile applications that allow them to search, book, and ride
with greater ease across multiple modes of transit.
- Collaborate with other developers, product owners and the rest of the team to
deliver well-architected and high-quality solutions.
- Assist in the upkeep of code quality, reusability and continual code
evaluation.
- Writing clean, readable and testable code
Your playground / what you’ll learn:
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.
- Kotlin for Android
- Ionic hybrid apps for Android and iOS
- Working with internal and externally built APIs
- Development Processes: Agile, continuous integration, Jenkins, zero-downtime
software updates
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
Requirements:
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 3+ years of professional software development experience.
- Have built and maintained mobile applications.
- Expertise with hybrid web frameworks (any of: React Native, Phonegap,
Capacitor).
- Expertise with Kotlin programming language.
- Knowledge of the Android SDK and Android Studio.
- Experience with consuming RESTful APIs within a mobile app.
- In-depth knowledge in HTML5, CSS3, and ES6+.
- A problem-solving attitude and excellent technical and communication skills
- Located within Waterloo Region (position requires minimum 3 day in-office
attendance)
Preferred:
- Experience in deploying mobile apps to app marketplaces.
- Thorough awareness of the app lifecycle, architectural concepts and design
elements.
- Practical knowledge of mobile app architecture, flow, design, implementation
and release
- Experience with common JavaScript libraries / frameworks (any of: Angular,
AngularJS, React, Vue).
- Familiarity with Agile build and development processes.
- Excitement for learning new domains and new skills.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Base Salary: $90K - $120K + 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
Who we are:
http://www.rideco.com [http://www.rideco.com]
RideCo powers on-demand transit. Public transit agencies and fleet operators use
RideCo's cloud-based software platform to provide on-demand shared rides in
dynamically routed buses and vans. RideCo is growing rapidly, and it is the most
adopted on-demand paratransit and microtransit software among the 10 largest
cities in the United States. Our marquee clients include Philadelphia’s SEPTA,
San Antonio Metro, and Houston Metro.
RideCo’s software powers a diverse range of use cases, including paratransit,
residential/ suburban travel; first-mile-last-mile connections for transit hubs;
and corporate employee transportation. The success of these services is
supported by the industry's best customer service, including a 95% plus customer
retention rate. We are investing to scale up and capture the growing demand for
on-demand shared rides solutions.
RideCo is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We hire the best talent and
strive to build a meritocratic culture. In accordance with the Accessibility
for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available upon request
for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you
require special accommodation to complete any portion of the application or
interview process, please mention this in your application. #Li-Hybrid
