Staff Software Engineer

At FourKites we have the opportunity to tackle complex challenges with real-world impacts. Whether it’s medical supplies from Cardinal Health or groceries for Walmart, the FourKites platform helps customers operate global supply chains that are efficient, agile and sustainable.

Join a team of curious problem solvers that celebrates differences, leads with empathy and values inclusivity.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will get an opportunity to work on features end to end (backend & frontend) using latest technologies such as Golang, Ruby, Ruby On Rails, AngularJS, Redis, PostgreSQL, etc. You will help Architects to develop products that can change the logistics landscape and will be used by some of the biggest corporations in the world. You will develop integrations with our strategic partners to help expand our ecosystem. You will work closely with our US team and customers to develop features that help shape the logistics and supply chain industry.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Architect microservices that help in determining cost to company for every feature
• Help platform to scale as number of concurrent users grow exponentially.
• Reduce infrastructure and external tools cost and propose changes as required
• Architect a data acquisition and cleaning layer that can interact with other product offerings
• Work closely with US based product teams to understand technical needs of the business and propose new directions to fulfill business goals
• Mentor younger engineers to take up additional responsibilities
• Help delivery teams by building POC’s in new technology domains to guide them.
• Work closely with Engineering Manager’s to prioritize goals for the team

About the team:

Our product and engineering teams are dedicated to providing the industry’s best-in-class end to end supply chain visibility platform. We are committed to building a high-performing team with software craftsman-thinking who are dedicated to developing and enhancing our core platform, and we want you to be a central part of it!

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science & Engineering or related field from a reputed institution. Master’s Preferred
• Strong Individual Contributor
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Software Engineering and Web application development.
• Expertise in Micro services architecture
• Expertise in messaging systems such as Kafka/RabbitMQ
• 4+ years of experience in at least one NoSQL technology such as MongoDB, Cassandra, HBase, etc.
• Expertise in design pattern,
• Experience in Golang, NodeJS a big plus
• Excellent programming skills in an object oriented programming language
• Experience in building RESTful APIs backed by unit tests and QA testing tools.
• Agile SDLC experience
• Experience in Amazon Web Services or other cloud services is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills

Note:

This position services a federal government contract and is subject to federal government background screening and drug testing requirements. The successful candidate must be able to complete testing for illegal use of drugs, including but not limited to marijuana.

We know that job postings can be intimidating, and research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. We encourage you to apply if you think you may be a fit and give us both a chance to find out!

Who we are:

FourKites® is the #1 supply chain visibility platform in the world, extending visibility beyond transportation into yards, warehouses, stores and beyond. Tracking more than 2.5 million shipments daily across road, rail, ocean, air, parcel and courier, and reaching over 185 countries, FourKites combines real-time data and powerful machine learning to help companies digitize their end-to-end supply chains. More than 1,000 of the world’s most recognized brands — including 9 of the top-10 CPG and 18 of the top-20 food and beverage companies — trust FourKites to transform their business and create more agile, efficient and sustainable supply chains.  

FourKites provides competitive compensation with stock options, outstanding benefits and a supportive culture for all employees around the globe. To help you be your best, we have 5 global recharge days, in addition to standard holidays, and a hybrid, flexible approach to work. Parental leave for all parents, an annual wellness stipend and volunteer days also provide you with time and resources for self care and to care for others. Throughout the year, FourKites sets aside time during the workday to learn and celebrate diversity. And we're always listening for new ways to support everyone in and out of the office.

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Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits start on first day of employment
• 20 PTO days, 5 recharge days, 2 volunteer days 
• Technology reimbursement
• Commuter benefits for in office employees (Chicago)
• Annual Wellness Stipend 
• Ongoing learning & development opportunities

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