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Senior Software Engineer - Backend

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Job Description:

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has an unrelenting passion for building products that resonate with users. The successful candidate will contribute to architecting and coding both the backend framework and API layer, working in our stack which includes Python, Postgres, and GraphQL, deployed onAWS. Ideal candidates are proactive, experienced problem-solvers with strong development skills in Python or similar languages, and are passionate about their craft.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design and development of backend systems and APIs, utilizing Python and best practices in software engineering to ensure high performance, scalability, and security
Provide technical leadership by mentoring junior engineers, guiding architectural decisions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams
Serve as an exemplar of coding excellence, writing clean, maintainable, and efficient Python code, conducting code reviews, and enforcing coding standards to elevate overall code quality
Help define the backend architecture, make informed technology choices, and identify solutions that meet current and future requirements while optimizing for scalability.
Take ownership of complex technical challenges, troubleshoot issues, and proactively identify areas for improvement in the backend infrastructure, ensuring a reliable and efficient web application.
Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies, conducting research and proposing innovative solutions to enhance the web application's capabilities and user experience.

Basic Qualifications

Web backend development experience with Python
- Advanced proficiency with Python
Comprehensive knowledge of modern web architectures
- Proven ability to architect and build a web app backend
SQL/ DB
- Ability to architect a database schema
Ability to provide mentorship to junior engineers; make complex topics approachable

Job Category

Product Development

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:

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range:

200000

Maximum Pay Range:

296000

Benefits 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.

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What You Should Know About Senior Software Engineer - Backend, Ryder

Are you a passionate coder who thrives in a dynamic environment? Join Ryder as a Senior Software Engineer - Backend in beautiful San Francisco, CA! Here, you'll unleash your coding skills and creativity to help shape and enhance our backend framework and API layer. Working with a tech stack that includes Python, Postgres, and GraphQL on AWS, you'll design and develop scalable, secure, and high-performing backend systems that power our products. This role doesn't just focus on coding; we're looking for someone who enjoys mentoring junior engineers, guiding architectural decisions, and collaborating with diverse teams to elevate our tech standards. With your advanced Python skills and web backend experience, you will face complex challenges head-on, troubleshooting and implementing innovative solutions. You’ll have the opportunity to make significant contributions to the backend architecture and continuously improve the infrastructure for a reliable web application. If you're eager to stay ahead of industry trends and bring your technical prowess to a fast-paced company, Ryder might just be the perfect place for you! Plus, we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, diverse workplace. Let’s build outstanding products together!

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What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Software Engineer - Backend at Ryder?

As a Senior Software Engineer - Backend at Ryder, you'll be primarily responsible for designing and developing backend systems and APIs using Python, while also ensuring security and scalability. You'll provide technical leadership to junior engineers and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to enhance coding standards and practices.