Rideshare Software Optimization & Feature Development

Title: Seeking Experienced PHP, Android, and IT Rideshare Experts for Software Optimization and Feature Development Project Overview: We are MartaRide, a growing rideshare company based in Kampala, Uganda. Our rideshare platform (backend in PHP, frontend in Android) is hosted on AWS and was developed by Grepix. While the platform is operational in both apple and google playstores, we are looking for highly skilled developers and IT experts to ensure the software is robust, bug-free, scalable, and secure to handle thousands of drivers and riders without performance issues. Additionally, we aim to enhance our app with the following features: 1. Add Route or Stop: Allow riders to add stops along their route, similar to Uber's functionality. 2. Gas Compensation for Long Rides: Implement a feature to tightly calculate and compensate drivers for fuel expenses when traveling long distances without return customers. 3. Geographical Work Preferences: Enable drivers to select specific areas of Kampala where they prefer to work for safety or personal reasons. 4. Add additional innovative ideas that would make is exceed the working efficiency from other apps and make it favourable. Scope of Work: 1. Bug Fixes and Performance Optimization: - Audit the current platform to identify and resolve any existing bugs or errors. - Ensure the system is capable of handling large-scale data efficiently. - Optimize the backend and frontend for seamless operation under heavy traffic. 2. Feature Development: - Develop and integrate the "Add Route or Stop" feature for enhanced rider convenience. - Implement a gas expense compensation mechanism for long-distance trips. - Build a geographical filter to allow drivers to select specific areas of operation. 3. **Security Enhancements:** - Strengthen the platform against potential data breaches or cyber-attacks. - Ensure compliance with best practices for data security and user privacy. **Qualifications:** - Proven experience in PHP and Android development. - Familiarity with rideshare platforms or similar applications. - Expertise in AWS server optimization and data handling. - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems. - Knowledge of data security and scalable application design. Deliverables: 1. Fully optimized and bug-free platform ready for high traffic. 2. Newly developed and integrated features as outlined. 3. Documentation of all changes made and maintenance recommendations. **Timeline:** The project needs to be completed within 1 months. Budget: The budget for this project is negotiable based on expertise and deliverables. Please provide your expected cost and timeline in your application. How to Apply: Interested applicants should send their proposal, portfolio, and relevant experience to . Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in rideshare or logistics platforms. We look forward to collaborating with skilled professionals to take MartaRide to the next level.