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Ryder Transportation Solutions, LLC is hiring a Senior Backend Developer

About the Role

The Senior Backend Developer will lead the development and maintenance of core backend systems that power a comprehensive transportation management platform. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient solutions that meet evolving business needs.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement robust backend services using scalable architectures
  • Develop APIs to support web and mobile applications
  • Optimize system performance and ensure high availability
  • Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing features
  • Maintain and improve existing codebases and infrastructure
  • Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions
  • Ensure data consistency and integrity across distributed systems
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner
  • Work closely with product managers to define technical requirements
  • Implement security best practices across all backend components
  • Support continuous integration and deployment pipelines
  • Monitor system health and respond to alerts and incidents
  • Document technical specifications and system workflows
  • Evaluate and integrate third-party services and tools
  • Contribute to database design and query optimization
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
  • Mentor junior developers and promote engineering excellence
  • Stay current with emerging backend technologies and frameworks
  • Participate in agile development cycles and sprint planning
  • Support load testing and system scalability efforts
  • Collaborate on disaster recovery and business continuity planning
  • Improve observability through logging and monitoring solutions
  • Assist in defining service level agreements and objectives
  • Work with DevOps to streamline deployment processes
  • Contribute to microservices architecture evolution

Compensation

Competitive salary with performance incentives

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexible scheduling options

Team

Collaborative engineering team focused on logistics technology innovation

About Us

We are a technology-driven logistics company focused on transforming the transportation industry through innovation. Our platform connects shippers, carriers, and fleet managers with intelligent tools that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance visibility across supply chains.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage
  • Dental and vision plans
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development stipend
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Employee assistance program
  • Wellness initiatives and resources

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Available for qualified candidates

Required Skills
Ruby on RailsTypeScriptAWSMySQLPostgreSQLRedisDatadogGitAPI DevelopmentDatabase ManagementCloud Infrastructure
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Ryder Transportation Solutions, LLC
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Category backend
Posted 10 months ago