Senior Software Engineer

Qualifications:

• 5+ years professional experience building large scale and real time or near real time cloud systems.
• Strong programming and debugging skills, with proficiency in Java Backend.
• Demonstrated experience with systems that operate at high scale — high event throughput, tight latency SLAs, and high availability as first-class design constraints, not stretch goals.
• Experience in:
• Designing and operating event-driven and stream-processing systems on Kafka or Kinesis.
• Creating and working with scalable Java-based micro-services.
• Working with databases (preferably Postgres or other SQL based DB).
• Building systems in a multi-cloud environment. We use AWS & GCP but value experience in other cloud environments such as Azure.
• Working in an agile software development environment.
• Desirable and helpful (but not necessary) are experience in:
• Building shared platforms consumed by other engineering teams — API design, versioning, and backward-compatibility considerations.
• Experience with investigating large and complex codebases.
• Hands-on experience with Java.
• Creating API's/web services: REST, OpenAPI/Swagger is a plus.
• Container-orchestration: Docker & Kubernetes.
• Enjoy database related work: DynamoDB, MongoDB, Postgres.
• Observability tooling (metrics, tracing, logs) and running production systems at scale.
• Analytical approach to problem solving.
• Personal drive and maintaining a high pace — while taking responsibility for things working.
• Willingness to vocalize your ideas and pick yourself up if you get knocked down.
• In-office Commitment: This position requires a commitment to contribute to our collaborative culture by working in-office Three days weekly.
• Diversity & Inclusion
• At project44, we're designing the future of how the world moves and is connected through trade and global supply chains. As we work to deliver a truly world-class product and experience, we are also intentionally building teams that reflect the unique communities we serve. We’re focused on creating a company where all team members can bring their authentic selves to work every day.
• We’re building a company that every one of us at project44 is proud to work for, and our journey of becoming a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organization, where all have a sense of belonging, is shaped through the actions of our leadership, global teams, and individual team members. We are resolute in our belief that each team member has an equal responsibility to mold and uphold our culture.
• project44 is an equal opportunity employer seeking to enrich our work environment by creating opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to thrive. If you share our values and our passion for helping the way the world moves, we’d love to review your application!
• For any accommodation needed during the hiring process, please email recruiting@project44.com. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the above job description you should still seriously consider applying. Studies show that you can still be considered for a role if you meet just 50% of the role’s requirements.
• More about project44
• Since 2014, project44 has been transforming the way one of the largest, most important global industries does business. As transportation and logistics continue to evolve and customer expectations around delivery become more demanding, industry technology must rise to the occasion. In just a few short years, we have created a digital infrastructure that eliminates the inefficiencies caused by dated technology and manual processes. Our Advanced Visibility Platform is used by the world’s leading brands to track shipments, collaborate with supply chain partners, drive operational efficiencies, and create outstanding customer experiences.