Staff Software Engineer at FourKites, Inc.

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field., At least 8 years of experience in software engineering and web development., Strong understanding of microservices architecture, object-oriented design, and software development best practices., Proficiency in RoR, Java, or GoLang, with experience in RESTful APIs and cloud services..

Key responsibilities:

Design, develop, and optimize high-quality software using modern technologies.

Collaborate with product teams to analyze requirements and plan engineering tasks.

Perform code reviews and ensure high test coverage for maintainability.

Mentor teammates and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

Job description

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 the latest technologies such as RoR, Java, GoLang, Angular, React, Redis, PostgreSQL. You will 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.

Who you are:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science & Engineering or related field from a reputed institution.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in Software Engineering and Web application development.
Good understanding of software design, Microservices architecture, object-oriented principles, and design patterns.
Experience with Design and development of highest quality software/services using RoR/Golang/Java.
Good knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
Strong understanding of Java, Spring Framework, and object-oriented programming principles
Experience in one of Azure, Amazon Web Services or other cloud services.
Experience with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus
Strong knowledge of Git (branches, submodules, rebasing) and other Agile tools such as JIRA & Confluence.
Agile SDLC experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills

What you’ll be doing:

Design, architect, implement, test, profile, release, and optimize highest quality software/services using RoR/Golang/Java.
Partner with product manages to analyse product requirements and plan engineering execution
Document HLD/LLD for easy knowledge sharing and future scaling
Perform design and code reviews
Implement code with very high coverage of unit tests and component tests
Cross-training peers and mentoring teammates
Possess expert knowledge in performance, security, scalability, architecture, and best practices
Functionally decompose complex problems into simple, straight-forward solutions
Collaborate with UX designers to develop responsive user interface components
Working knowledge of SQL based (any RDBMS) and NOSQL data stores (any one) with the ability to write intermediate level SQL
Experience in building Web application backends using Java Spring Boot or similar
Experience with frontend libraries/frameworks such as React/Angular is a plus.

Education Qualification: Graduate from B.E/ B.Tech / MCA / M.Tech Background.

Who we are:

FourKites®, the leader in AI-driven supply chain transformation for global enterprises and pioneer of real-time visibility, turns supply chain data into automated action. FourKites’ Intelligent Control Tower™ breaks down enterprise silos by creating a real-time digital twin of orders, shipments, inventory and assets. This comprehensive view, combined with AI-powered digital workers, enables companies to prevent disruptions, automate routine tasks, and optimize performance across As the leader in AI-driven supply chain transformation, FourKites pioneered the Intelligent Control Tower™ powered by the world’s largest real-time visibility network. Our platform creates comprehensive digital twins of your supply chain with AI-powered digital workers to automate resolution, improve collaboration and drive outcomes across all stakeholders. Unlike traditional control towers, we enable true real-time execution and intelligent fulfillment, transforming both your supply and customer

Benefits

Medical benefits start on first day of employment
36 PTO days( Sick, Casual and Earned) , 5 recharge days, 2 volunteer days
Home Office setups and Technology reimbursement
Lifestyle & Family benefits
Annual Swags/ Festive Swags
Ongoing learning & development opportunities ( Professional development program, Toast Master club etc.)

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