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Senior Staff Engineer - Backend

FourKites is a real-time supply chain visibility platform that helps freight brokers and shippers track shipments and manage exceptions. It utilizes AI and a vast data network to provide predictive insights and automate supply chain orchestration for global brands.

FourKites

Employee count: 501-1000

India only

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 Senior Staff Software Development 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® 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 collaborative 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.

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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India +/- 0 hours

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FourKites is a company that specializes in developing a real-time supply chain visibility platform aimed at freight brokers and shippers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, FourKites provides solutions for tracking shipment locations and temperatures while proactively managing exceptions. The platform utilizes a proprietary predictive algorithm to estimate arrival times, enabling users to reduce operating costs and enhance on-time performance. FourKites aggregates data from various transportation modes, including ocean, rail, parcel, and truckload, through over four million GPS and electronic logging devices. Its offerings include BackHaul Management, which identifies potential deadhead miles, and CarrierLink, which facilitates real-time synchronization between brokers and owner-operators. The platform is designed for mobile use and prioritizes end-to-end security, making it a trusted choice for Fortune 500 companies and third-party logistics providers.

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. Their platform creates comprehensive digital twins of supply chains with AI-powered digital workers to automate resolution, improve collaboration, and drive outcomes across all stakeholders. Unlike traditional control towers, FourKites enables true real-time execution and intelligent fulfillment, transforming both supply and customer-facing operations. The company tracks over 3.2 million shipments daily across 200+ countries and territories, covering road, rail, ocean, and air, and includes over 1.1 million carriers and 98% of the world's ocean container traffic. Over 1,600 of the world's most recognized brands, including 9 of the top-10 CPG and 18 of the top-20 Food & Beverage companies, trust FourKites to prevent disruptions, make faster decisions, and move from reactive tracking to proactive supply chain orchestration. FourKites recently launched Fin AI, a natural language interface to help customers surface insights, identify optimization opportunities, and automate tasks. The company has also introduced digital workers, Tracy and Sam, to further automate supply chain orchestration.

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Paid sick days

Paid sick days are offered.

Vision insurance

Vision insurance is available.

401(K)

FourKites offers a 401(K) plan.

Bereavement leave benefits

Bereavement leave is available.

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