Senior Software Engineer, Backend

EverDriven • Full-time • Hybrid in Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States • $140,000 - $155,000 / year • 2d ago

Fast Facts

EverDriven is seeking a passionate Senior Software Engineer to develop backend applications and services that enable safe and efficient student transportation. This role emphasizes collaboration, integrity, and innovation in a dynamic environment focused on equity and impact.

Responsibilities: Lead complex projects delivering backend systems and services; architect, develop, and extend APIs and applications; provide estimations and maintain high-quality code; mentor junior engineers.

Skills: 3-5 years of experience in high traffic websites; expertise in distributed applications, RESTful APIs, and technologies such as Microsoft Azure, C#, and GraphQL.

Qualifications: BA/BS in Computer Science or related field preferred; strong passion for technology and solid knowledge of data structures and algorithms; excellent communication skills.

Location: Greenwood Village, Colorado, Hybrid role (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Compensation: $140000 - $155000 / Annually

About EverDriven

As the nation’s leading provider of alternative student transportation, we partner with school districts to serve students who need it most—those experiencing homelessness, living with disabilities, or residing outside traditional bus routes. Our tech-enabled, human-led model drives equity, efficiency, and impact—helping districts remove barriers to learning, one ride at a time.

At EverDriven, we do the right thing, work together, and never settle. Our team acts with integrity, ownership, and a shared purpose—to ensure every student has access to education through safe, reliable transportation. We collaborate openly, move with urgency, and lead with data and heart. Our success is powered by people who bring more than just skill; they bring self-awareness, ambition, and a willingness to learn.

Position Summary:

At Everdriven, we believe in self-empowered teams and developers that can take a product from concept to delivery. We are looking for a passionate Senior Software Engineer to build out backend applications and services. This person will work across our backend tech stack, building and extending services, APIs, and workflows that ensure safe and efficient student transportation for schools. The ideal candidate is passionate about building high-quality, innovative, and scalable products and can iterate rapidly. You’ll get the chance to build out multiple core capabilities for the product and be a driving force behind the evolution of our product.

Salary Range: $140,000 - $155,000/year, based on experience + bonus potential

Location - Greenwood Village, CO. Hybrid role - 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Responsibilities:

Deliver results on complex projects, including leading some projects end-to-end
Architect, Prototype, develop and extend services and backend systems in support of our portals, mobile apps, internal tools, and external integrations.
Assist with design and definition of business and system level services, APIs, and cross-platform user experiences using modern design principles and patterns
Help to provide an accurate timeline and scoping estimations on engineering projects
Deliver high-quality maintainable code
Provide leadership in project architecture & code quality
Contribute to a positive and productive team culture by supporting your team and mentoring junior engineers
Follow agile/continuous integration engineering best practices

Qualifications:

3-5 years of professional experience building high traffic websites with 2+ years of distributed applications experience
Have a passion for technology and a drive to think out of the box
Diverse experience with a broad range of technologies and services – some of our key technologies are Microsoft Azure, C#, Azure Cosmos DB, MS SQL Server/Azure SQL, Azure Service Bus, GraphQL, React/HTML/CSS
Deep understanding of RESTful API patterns
Strong understanding of modern design patterns, such as distributed systems, microservices, workflows & orchestration
Solid knowledge of Data Structures and Algorithms
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work across environments and teams
BA/BS in Computer Science or a related field preferred

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
Virtual Doctor Visits with $0 Co-Pay
Life Insurance (company paid)
Short Term Disability Insurance (company paid)
Long-Term Disability Insurance (company paid)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Paid Time to Volunteer
Flex Spending Account (FSA)
401K Plan (with an awesome employer match!)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts Program

Since 2006, EverDriven has remained committed to incorporating environmental, social and governance fundamentals into the framework of our internal and external culture. Today, ESG principles are part of the lifeblood of EverDriven and a driving influence that shapes not only our culture but all aspects of our day-to-day operations. We believe ESG principles enable us to more successfully achieve our mission to help every child have an equal opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

EverDriven is a mission-centered, action-oriented company that honors diversity and inclusion. Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We strive to hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our cultural health stronger. In turn, our inclusive culture inspires our innovation and fosters a sense of belonging so we can continue to serve the most vulnerable populations with excellence.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity:

EverDriven is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.

Visit our website and learn more about us at www.EverDriven.com

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