Senior Software Engineer

U.S. Xpress; Chattanooga (TN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transportation industry is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build innovative solutions essential for their freight platform. The role demands significant experience in software development, focusing on architecture, design, and product feature development, and offers professional growth in a supportive environment. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and generous perks including unlimited vacation and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision

Unlimited Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

On-site work out facility

Qualifications

• 5 years of professional experience in software development required.
• Extensive experience with managing complex applications and infrastructure.
• Strong experience with modern programming languages like Java, Python, or C#.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, deploy and maintain software solutions.
• Mentor and coach other engineers to improve skills.
• Collaborate with teams to create technical strategy and design of product features.

Skills

Software Development

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Kubernetes

SQL

MongoDB

Kafka

AWS

Docker

Linux

Job description

Senior Software Engineer
USX HEADQUARTERS
08:00-17:00
Position open to remote: Yes

Who We Are:
Relentlessly Delivering Big Ideas. U.S. Xpress is one of the nation’s largest asset-based trucking companies. But the most valuable asset we offer isn’t tractors, trailers, or even our exclusive, cutting-edge technology. It’s the collective brainpower of thousands of visionaries and problem-solvers. Together, we are revolutionizing the transportation industry by providing innovative, custom solutions. And, here, we believe in the sanctity of a promise—both to our customers, and our people. When we focus our varied talents on reshaping the future of transportation, that’s what we call the POWER OF U.S.

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 required
• Equivalent years of experience are defined as one year of professional experience for each year of college requested

Experience

• Extensive experience in software development with a focus on managing complex applications and infrastructure
• Strong experience in creating and using reusable libraries across multiple programming languages
• Experience with several modern programming language (Java, Python, JavaScript, Go or C#), unit testing, integration testing
• Experience in managing large-scale applications with a focus on scalability, performance, and security

· Transportation, Logistics, and/or Tech industry experience a plus

Skills & Abilities

· Proficiency in writing shell scripts and developing custom Docker files

· Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, SQL, MongoDB, and Kafka including advanced use cases and optimizations

· Proven ability to lead and mentor junior to mid-level engineers

· Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within and across teams

· Strong documentation skills with experience in creating UML and class diagrams

· Proficiency in Linux command line, Docker, AWS, MongoDB, and Kafka

· Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

· Created class diagrams to illustrate interactions within applications, ensuring that the architecture is well-documented and comprehensible to others

· Solid understanding of business processes with a proven ability to train junior engineers

· Advanced understanding of infrastructure tools and practices including containerization, cloud services, and on prem systems

· A proactive and self-driven approach to work with a track record of independently managing projects from inception to completion

· Adept at assessing organizational dynamics and managing change

· Works quickly and efficiently. Able to test solutions, learn, and iterate quickly

· Proactive and pragmatic problem solver

· Communicates effectively across multiple mediums

Licenses & Certifications

· N/A

Supervisory Responsibility

· N/A

Work Environment / Physical Requirements – Normal office settings.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities.Employees performing this job may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

U.S. Xpress is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce.

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