[Remote] Backend Developer I
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Backend Developer I to develop, build, and maintain scalable back-end solutions in a multi-product microservice architecture. The role involves implementing and testing web services and APIs, collaborating with frontend developers, product managers, and DevOps to deliver backend services.ResponsibilitiesDevelops and maintains back-end solutions within a microservice architecture, following established guidelines and under supervisionImplements unit and functional tests, following established guidelines and working under supervisionCollaborates with frontend developers, product managers, and Devops to deliver backend servicesPerforms other duties as assignedSkillsEffective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote-first team environmentA product-centric development mindset, optimizing for the product delivered to end usersAn elevated level of ownership, with the ability to effectively work remotely with little oversightAbility to communicate technical thoughts well through pull requests, commit messages, development stories, and documentationAbility to write clean, testable, and well-documented code while adhering to best practices and team coding standardsAn appetite for continuous improvement and learningBachelor's Degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent foundational experience0 to 1 year in Experienced with AWS, API integration, modern DevOps practices and cloud-based architecture0 to 1 year in Experience collaborating with other software engineers on the same project0 to 1 year in Experience working within and maintaining componentized design systems0 to 1 year in Hands-on experience in developing, maintaining and monitoring web applications0 to 1 year in Experience with version control systems, preferably Git0 to 1 year in Experience designing and implementing relational databases, as well as the tools involved (such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and ActiveRecord)Familiarity with agile methodologies and practices (e.g., Scrum, Kanban). BeginnerA strong understanding of and experience with at least one modern web development language, ideally Ruby on Rails or Typescript. BeginnerProficiency with Git. BeginnerFamiliarity with strongly typed code. BeginnerExperience building and consuming APIs, particularly RESTful ones. BeginnerExperience with relational databases, such as MySQL and Postgres, and ORMs. BeginnerExperience with monitoring tools such as Datadog. BeginnerExperience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. BeginnerWorking familiarity of document databases such as Redis Beginner0 to 1 year in in the Retail, Transportation, and/or Supply Chain industriesBenefitsRyder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance optionsPaid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leaveA tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings planAnnual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or typeCompany OverviewWe perfect the supply chains people depend on. It was founded in 1933, and is headquartered in Miami, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://ryder.com/ryderventures.