Software Developer in Test and Automation

2 weeks ago


Waterloo, Canada RideCo Full time
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’ll be one of the pioneers shaping this transformation.

As a member of the Test & Automation Team, you will be responsible for ensuring RideCo's on-demand transit platform is always running smoothly and meeting our customers' needs. The ideal candidate will have a deep interest in building cloud-based software that can operate at a large scale, with zero down-time, solving computationally intensive real-world problems, with real-time responsiveness.

Members of the Test & Automation Team work cross-functionally within our Engineering organization, being part developer, part tester, and wearing whatever hat is needed at any given time. You need to be an excellent communicator and thrive in a small-team environment with fast-paced agile iterations. Your contributions will deliver meaningful impact to our customers and the company.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Collaborate with engineers, product owners, project stakeholders, and other RideCo staff to determine requirements, investigate issues, implement test cases, and report on test results
Validate new functionality of mobile, web, and back-end applications for correctness, completeness, accessibility, usability, scalability, and security
Develop test automation strategies and frameworks
Build, maintain, and enhance tools that streamline and automate all forms of testing
Build and run automated functional, integration, stress, and performance tests, including large scale simulations based on generated or real-world data
Analyze and report the results of testing efforts in a clear and timely manner
Other duties/projects as assigned

Your playground / what you’ll learn:

At RideCo you’ll get a chance to play, learn, and build with the following tools and technologies, and as part of a cross-functional team that is the world’s foremost innovator in on-demand transit software.

Languages: Python, Bash script, JavaScript / Angular / Vue, Cypress, Appium
Web Stack: Django, Flask
Mobile: Ionic / Angular hybrid apps for Android and iOS, Kotlin for Android
Mapping & Routing: OpenStreetMap, travel time/route estimation, traffic modeling
Infrastructure: AWS, Redis, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ / Dramatiq / Celery, Docker
Health/Monitoring: Grafana, performance dashboards, data analytics
Development Processes: Agile, continuous integration, Jenkins, zero-downtime software delivery

Preferred qualifications and experience:

Excellent communication skills
2 or more years of experience as a Software Developer and/or QA Engineer
Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
Knowledge of software quality assurance and control in mobile, web, and client/server applications
Experience in process automation and automated testing, including functional, integration, stress, and performance
Scripting and experience building diverse, robust tooling
Analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Compensation and Benefits:

Base salary: $70K - $90K + performance-based bonus or 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 the office in Waterloo Region

Who we are:

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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, Los Angeles Metro, 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

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