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Senior Software Engineer

AT C.H. Robinson
C.H. Robinson

Senior Software Engineer

Kansas City, MO

C. H Robinson is seeking a Senior Software Engineer on our Freightview team where you will leverage your passion for software development and experience with Node and JavaScript centric code to build solutions that are transforming the way people move products around the world. In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating requirements, estimating tasks, and writing code that meets performance, quality, business, and security objectives. You will have the opportunity to leverage the newest technologies and collaborate with other software engineers to solve complex problems. Freightview is a SaaS technology that streamlines the less-than-truckload shipping process for companies who work with multiple freight carriers or brokers. Apply today and join C.H. Robinson, where your expertise will drive innovation and strategic growth, helping to shape the future of global logistics.

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This position is open to candidates located in Minneapolis, Chicago, or Kansas City. In this role, you will engage with your peers from the comfort of your own space, using cutting-edge tools to ignite creativity and deliver impactful results. Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote position, while still being an integral part of our dynamic team.

Duties &Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Develop software and designs solutions to satisfy customer requirements that consider performance and availability
  • Collaborate with product managers and principal software engineers to translate requirements into detailed designs
  • Estimate for software development effort and developing code to satisfy complex requirements
  • Increase code quality through writing unit, integration, and acceptance tests
  • Tune performance and resolve availability issues of product or service and its dependencies
  • Collaborate with other software engineers and teams on code reviews, development infrastructure, and process enhancements

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience working in a team environment shipping software
  • 3+ years of experience with HTTP and REST architecture
  • 2+ years of experience with JavaScript (preferably React)
  • 2+ years of experience with Node.js
  • 2+ years of experience with database objects in relational databases (ex. MS SQL, Oracle) or non-relational databases (ex. MongoDB)
  • Proficient with unit, integration, and acceptance testing
  • Proficient with version control systems (ex. GIT, GitHub, TFS, etc.)
  • Bachelor's degree or minimum of 4 years of equivalent work experience and high school diploma/GED

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP)
  • Experience with data streaming and messaging architecture and frameworks (Kafka, RabbitMQ, ESB)
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
  • Have a growth mindset that is open to giving and receiving feedback
  • Able to thrive in a collaborative, creative, dynamic workplace

Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that women, people of color, and individuals with disabilities may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we're building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers and communities. We believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth and enables engaged and thriving teams. We're committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

Affirmative Action Employer/EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran

Benefits

Your Health, Wealth and Self

Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:

  • Two medical plans (including a High Deductible Health Plan)
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Enhanced Fertility benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
  • Dental and Vision
  • Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid and floating holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off to volunteer in your community
  • Charitable Giving Match Program
  • 401(k) with 6% company matching
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Dig in to our full list of benefits on OUR CULTUREpage.

Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?

C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world's largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We've been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world's economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers' businesses.

As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World's Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity and one of America's Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com.

Client-provided location(s): Kansas City, MO, USA
Job ID: robinson-R40496
Employment Type: Full Time