Join the pTreks Development Team
About pTreks
pTreks is an innovative GPS-enabled social platform revolutionizing outdoor group activities. We're building the next generation of adventure technology that connects outdoor enthusiasts through real-time location sharing, group coordination, and safety monitoring. Our platform serves hikers, bikers, motorcyclists, and outdoor adventurers worldwide, providing them with tools to stay connected, safe, and organized during their outdoor pursuits.
Join the Journey to Make pTreks a Reality
pTreks has a clear vision and a solid foundation, but to reach its full potential and truly serve the outdoor community, we need talented developers who share our passion. This is more than just a project—it's an opportunity to be part of something meaningful from the ground up. Your contributions will directly shape the platform's future and help bring our vision to life.
We're building a team of dedicated developers who want to make a real impact. Whether you're interested in backend architecture, frontend experiences, mobile development, or system infrastructure, there's a place for you here. Together, we can create the premier platform for outdoor adventure coordination and safety.
If you believe in the vision of pTreks and want to help bring it to fruition, we encourage you to join our development team. Your skills, creativity, and dedication will be instrumental in transforming pTreks from a promising platform into a thriving reality that serves outdoor enthusiasts worldwide.
Interested in Contributing?
As a developer for pTreks, you'll have access to:
- Full technical documentation covering all APIs, architecture, and implementation details
- A rich Admin Dashboard application to interact with the backend server in all ways
- Direct access to the development team and project resources
- Opportunities to contribute to open-source development
If you're interested in contributing to pTreks and want to become a developer, please send an email to support@ptreks.com. In your email, please include a short message explaining why you want to become a developer for pTreks and what skills or experience you can bring to the project.
Backend Development Opportunities
Core Technologies & API Development
Join our backend team working with Node.js and PostgreSQL to build scalable, high-performance APIs. We're using Express.js for our RESTful services, implementing robust authentication with bcrypt and jsonwebtoken, and ensuring data integrity with Joi validation. Contribute to our extensive API ecosystem with 800+ endpoints across 65 categories, serving both end-users and administrative functions.
Geospatial & Database Architecture
Work with PostgreSQL using the pg library, leveraging PostGIS extension for advanced geospatial data processing. Design and optimize complex database schemas with 65 tables, 846 functions, 64 triggers, and 401 indexes. Implement real-time GPS location tracking, proximity-based queries, and location history management for outdoor adventure coordination.
Security & Performance
Implement enterprise-grade security with CORS and Helmet, manage tier-based API rate limiting with express-rate-limit, and monitor system performance with express-status-monitor. Build role-based access control (RBAC) systems with 7-tier role hierarchy, implement secure password reset flows, and handle session management for thousands of concurrent users.
Real-Time Communication & WebSocket Infrastructure
Build scalable real-time communication systems using WebSockets (ws) for live GPS tracking, instant messaging, and real-time location updates during active treks. Implement Redis Pub/Sub architecture for managing WebSocket communications across load-balanced Node.js servers, enabling horizontal scaling and high availability.
Machine Learning & AI Safety Systems
Develop and deploy machine learning models for real-time safety monitoring and accident detection using TensorFlow and TensorFlow.js on the Node.js backend. Implement neural network models for fall detection algorithms that analyze accelerometer data patterns to identify potential accidents during outdoor activities.
Frontend Development Opportunities
React.js Web Applications
Public Website: Build the consumer-facing React.js application (React 18.2.0) that showcases pTreks features, handles user onboarding, and provides marketing content. Work with modern React patterns, hooks, and Context API for state management.
Admin Dashboard: Develop the administrative React.js interface for system administrators and support staff. Create sophisticated data visualization, user management tools, and system monitoring dashboards with real-time updates.
Machine Learning & AI Integration: Implement client-side Brain.js neural network models for real-time fall detection and accident prediction using device accelerometer data. Build interactive ML model configuration interfaces and real-time inference visualization dashboards.
Mobile Development
iOS Development (SwiftUI): Create native iOS applications using SwiftUI for the latest iPhone and iPad devices. Implement Core Location for GPS tracking, MapKit for interactive maps, and real-time WebSocket connections for live updates.
Android Development (Kotlin): Build native Android applications using Kotlin and modern Android architecture components. Implement location services, Google Maps integration, and real-time communication features.
Why Join pTreks?
Cutting-Edge Technology
Work with the latest frameworks, tools, and best practices in modern software development. Experience with React 18, Node.js, PostgreSQL with PostGIS, WebSockets, and modern DevOps practices.
Real-World Impact
Build technology that keeps outdoor enthusiasts safe and connected during their adventures. Your code will directly contribute to safety features and real-time GPS tracking.
Scalable Architecture
Design and implement systems that can handle millions of users and real-time data streams. Work with sophisticated database architecture and 800+ API endpoints.
Complex Problem Solving
Tackle challenging technical problems including geospatial data processing, real-time location tracking, and distributed system architecture.
Full-Stack Opportunities
Work across the entire technology stack—from database design and API development to frontend React applications and native mobile apps.
Innovation & Growth
Be part of building a platform from the ground up. Your ideas and contributions will directly shape the product's future.
Market Vision & Strategy
pTreks is entering a massive and growing market. The U.S. outdoor recreation economy alone is valued at $1.2 trillion, with over 82% of Americans participating in outdoor activities. While competitors focus on single niches like hiking or fitness tracking, pTreks captures the underserved multi-activity market.
Our strategy targets the 75-125 million potential users who hike, bike, and ride motorcycles, offering them a unified platform for safety, social connection, and advanced navigation.
Ready to Join?
Send an email to support@ptreks.com to get started!