Principal Software Engineer

C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $28 billion in freight under management and 2.5X larger than the next largest North American freight broker, we are one of the world's largest logistics platforms with our 100,00 customers and 85,000 contract carriers. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world's economy. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers' businesses.

Our FinTech engineering team at CH Robinson is responsible for developing and maintaining cutting-edge financial products that handle over $40B of combined revenue and payables. From core accounting and finance solutions to customer and carrier-facing platforms like QuickPay and CashAdvance, you'll have the opportunity to help lead projects that shape the logistics and supply chain finance industry.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll have the ability to influence the roadmap working with cross-functional partners prioritizing for reliability and providing support to our internal and external customers with simple and intuitive products. In addition, the role is responsible for impacting and continuously improving our engineering culture, process and mentoring other engineers across the organization. If you are an experienced software engineer who enjoys delivering products that impact users in a material way, this is the opportunity for you!

This position may be located in Eden Prairie/Minneapolis, Seattle, Kansas City or Chicago

Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical direction for Financial team (Financials, Billing)
• Work collaboratively with business and technology stakeholders to design solutions that leverage a blend of developed solutions and SaaS offerings
• Translate business requirements into solutions that deliver business value
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams as a subject matter expert in PaaS/Cloud integration solutions
• Guide engineering teams to modernize and scale existing applications in support of the enterprise cloud strategy
• Create and maintain architectural vision, diagrams, and technical documentation
• Encourage an environment of innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset
• Promote user centered design principles to ensure that users have both access and ease of use of our systems anywhere at any time
• Create and maintain positive, productive working partnerships and relationships with multiple engineering teams
• Research and adopt new engineering tools, technologies, and processes

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of enterprise application development experience and leading engineering teams
• Experience with modern development languages (exNet CORE, C#, Java)
• Experience with database objects in relational (ex. MS SQL, Oracle) and non-relational databases (ex. MongoDB, Elastic, Cosmos)
• Experience with microservice architecture, CQRS, event driven and eventually consistent system design patterns and system flows
• Experience with data streaming architecture and frameworks (Kafka, ESB)
• Experience establishing testing patterns, acceptance testing criteria, and reviewing others' automated tests
• Experience with version control systems (ex. GIT, GITHub, TFS, etc.)
• Experience with CI/CD continuous integration / continuous deployment practices
• Experience building cloud native applications and services (ex. Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Experience with end-to-end feature development including backend/API engineering
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or MIS; or, 4 years of equivalent work experience and a high school diploma/GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with UI tools and frameworks such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Sass, Bootstrap, AngularJS, jQuery, web components, and webpack
• Azure PaaS experience
• Understanding of financial functions and/or transportation management systems
• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
• Positive, collaborative attitude focused on team and product success
• A mindset of continual learning, growth, and entrepreneurial spirit
• Passionate about product development, software engineering and growing teams and individuals

Compensation Range

$125,600.00 - $287,300.00

Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we're building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers and communities. We believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth and enables engaged and thriving teams. We're committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

Affirmative Action Employer/EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran

Benefits

Your Health, Wealth and Self

Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:

• Two medical plans (including a High Deductible Health Plan)
• Prescription drug coverage
• Enhanced Fertility benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid and floating holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community
• Charitable Giving Match Program
• 401(k) with 6% company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Dig in to our full list of benefits on OUR CULTURE page.