Why U.S. Xpress?
Right Role. Right Tools. Right People. We invest in our talent starting on day one. You will be provided with personal and professional development opportunities that complement your interests and encourage you to build a career you’re passionate about. Whether it is employee stock options, profit-sharing, 401K, professional development, or our competitive pay, we help prepare you for the future. Be part of an organization that values out-of-the-box thinking and rewards employees for going above and beyond. Curious about the other benefits of working with us? Check out other perks below!
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Unlimited Vacation
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On-site work out facility
Primary Position Purpose :
The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for building the tools that power our freight platform. The Sr Engineer has a passion for tackling hard problems. A veteran who knows how to get things done and how-to future-proof our architecture and implementations to scale for years to come. This position plays a pivotal role in shaping the definition, vision, design, roadmap, and development of product features from beginning to end.
Position Functions :
Design, implement, test, deploy and maintain innovative software solutions to transform service performance, durability, cost, and security.Use software engineering best practices to ensure a high standard of quality for all the team deliverables.Write high quality distributed system software.Promote state of the art technology trends, standards, frameworks, and tooling.Manage work using git, agile practices, and our CI / CD pipeline.Work in an agile, startup development environment, always working on the most important stuff.Mentor, teach, and coach other engineers to improve their engineering skills and responsibilities.Partner with various teams to create a technical strategy and design for proposed product improvements and new features.What We’re Looking For :
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science plus 5 years of relevant professional experience or Master’s degree in a related field plus 4 year of relevant professional experience requiredEquivalent years of experience are defined as one year of professional experience for each year of college requestedExperience
Extensive experience in software development with a focus on managing complex applications and infrastructureStrong experience in creating and using reusable libraries across multiple programming languagesExperience with several modern programming language (Java, Python, JavaScript, Go or C#), unit testing, integration testingExperience in managing large-scale applications with a focus on scalability, performance, and securityTransportation, Logistics, and / or Tech industry experience a plusSkills & Abilities
Proficiency in writing shell scripts and developing custom Docker filesStrong knowledge of Kubernetes, SQL, MongoDB, and Kafka including advanced use cases and optimizationsProven ability to lead and mentor junior to mid-level engineersExcellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within and across teamsStrong documentation skills with experience in creating UML and class diagramsProficiency in Linux command line, Docker, AWS, MongoDB, and KafkaExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detailCreated class diagrams to illustrate interactions within applications, ensuring that the architecture is well-documented and comprehensible to othersSolid understanding of business processes with a proven ability to train junior engineersAdvanced understanding of infrastructure tools and practices including containerization, cloud services, and on prem systemsA proactive and self-driven approach to work with a track record of independently managing projects from inception to completionAdept at assessing organizational dynamics and managing changeWorks quickly and efficiently. Able to test solutions, learn, and iterate quicklyProactive and pragmatic problem solverCommunicates effectively across multiple mediumsLicenses & Certifications
N / ASupervisory Responsibility
N / A