Full Stack Ruby on Rails + Hotwire Native Developer for Ride-Hailing App

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We’re building a white-label ride-hailing and microtransit SaaS platform designed for cities, campuses, hotels, and real estate communities. The current build includes foundational elements (admin dashboard, ride request logic, geospatial validations), but we’re open to either building upon the existing codebase or starting fresh if needed. We’re looking for a freelance developer who can work across both the server-side (Rails) and mobile interfaces (Hotwire Native), with strong real-time experience and a product-driven mindset. What You’ll Be Building The platform supports both drivers and riders with the following core and advanced features: Must-Have Features: Request a Ride (on-demand) Rider User Profile (preferences, payment, history) Show Estimated Wait Time Before Request Real-Time Driver Tracking Explore Points of Interest (map-based directory) Nice-to-Have Features: Automatic Dispatch (smart assignment) In-App Driver Tips Integrated Ride Payments Schedule Rides in Advance Support for Multiple Service Zones Round-Trip Booking Option Future Enhancements: Fixed Route Shuttle Feature In-App Advertising Units Ride Subscription Passes Surge Pricing Capabilities Auto Shared Rides Utilize Dead Legs with Smart Assignments Engagement Details: Type: Freelance / Contract Payment: Milestone-based compensation tied to deliverables Start Date: ASAP Collaboration: You’ll work closely with our CTO and founder Flexibility: Remote with flexible hours What’s Already Been Built: Admin dashboard with employee management Rider sign-up, sign-in, and profile flows Ride request logic including geofence validation (start/end within zone) Driver-side flows (sign-in, accept ride, mark pick-up/drop-off) Redis integration for real-time driver tracking via Hotwire pub/sub Early work on map visualizations for drivers, service zones, and rider location Your Responsibilities: Build and maintain the Ruby on Rails backend Implement real-time features using Hotwire (Turbo, Stimulus) Develop mobile UI/UX using Hotwire Native Handle geospatial logic with RGeo/PostGIS Create interactive maps (Mapbox/Leaflet) Optimize APIs and background jobs Write clean, well-tested code Deliver on timeline-aligned milestones You’ll Need: 3+ years Ruby on Rails experience Strong Hotwire (Turbo, Stimulus) experience Familiarity with Hotwire Native or willingness to learn Experience with geospatial tools (RGeo, PostGIS) Proficiency with SQL, Redis, background job tools (Sidekiq/Resque) Solid JavaScript fundamentals Attention to detail and independent work ethic Nice to Have: Previous ride-sharing or transportation platform experience Familiar with WebSockets / ActionCable Experience with user subscriptions, surge pricing, or payment systems Knowledge of multitenant architecture and scoped permissions How to Apply: Please submit: Your resume or CV Relevant GitHub or portfolio links A short cover letter explaining why you’re interested and a quick take on how you’d tackle the ride request and driver tracking logic Include your hourly or milestone-based rates and current availability To show you’ve read this carefully, include the phrase “dancing flamingos wear purple hats” in your cover letter. Why Work With Us? We’re a mission-driven team fixing outdated transit tech You’ll have the freedom to shape the architecture Fast decisions, clear direction, and flexible hours Long-term opportunities for growth and continued work Let’s build the future of transit—together.

Keyword: Mobile App Development

Price: $70.0

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