Senior Software Engineer

C.H. Robinson Worldwide; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 132,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

C.H. Robinson Worldwide is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Master Data Management team, developing scalable data platforms and governance for customer, carrier, and location golden records vital to our global logistics platform.

You will mentor engineers, shape technical direction, and collaborate with product, architecture, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable data powering quoting, rating, booking, tracking, and delivering millions of shipments.

Qualifications

• 6+ years designing large-scale software products or services.
• Experience delivering POCs and bringing ideas to life.
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Design and build the next generation master data platform.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, driving excellence.
• Contribute to roadmap and architectural direction.
• Develop POCs to validate new ideas and technologies.
• Build resilient, scalable solutions for critical workflows.

Skills

Leadership

C#/.NET

Microservices

Kafka

CI/CD

Cloud

SQL

NoSQL

Git

Azure

AWS

GCP

MongoDB

CosmosDB

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

MS SQL

MongoDB

Cosmos DB

Job description

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Master Data Management (MDM) team within Technology. This team owns the customer, carrier, and location golden records that power critical business processes across our global logistics platform. In this role, you will help build and evolve the platforms, services, and data products that ensure our master data remains accurate, complete, and trusted at scale. You will work with both internal and external data sources to enrich, validate, match, and govern core business entities, enabling high-quality data across the enterprise. The systems you build will play a foundational role in quoting, rating, booking, tracking, and delivering millions of customer shipments. You will tackle complex engineering challenges involving data quality, identity resolution, data governance, automation, distributed systems, and AI-driven workflows. We are looking for engineers who are passionate about building scalable, resilient platforms and who enjoy solving difficult data and systems problems. The ideal candidate is comfortable leveraging modern AI-powered development tools and is genuinely curious about how to build reliable, production-grade automation, intelligent workflows, and autonomous agents within an enterprise environment. As a senior engineer, you will help shape technical direction, mentor other engineers, and drive engineering excellence while partnering closely with product, architecture, and business stakeholders. Your work will directly influence the quality and reliability of the data that powers C.H. Robinson's global supply chain operations. If you are excited about building the trusted data foundation for one of the world's largest logistics platforms while exploring the next generation of AI-enabled software engineering, we'd love to talk with you!This role can be based only in MN, IL or Kansas CityDuties & Responsibilities:Design and build the next generation of C.H. Robinson's master data platform responsible for maintaining trusted customer, carrier, and location golden records used across the enterpriseContribute to the technical roadmap and architectural direction of the master data platformLead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environmentDesign and develop proof of concepts (POCs) to validate new ideas and technologiesBuild resilient and scalable solutions that are critical to the platform's successConduct thorough research to identify and adopt the best technical products and solutionsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and functionalityStay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to drive continuous improvementRequired Qualifications:6+ years of experience designing and driving implementation of large-scale software products or services that span multiple systemsExperience developing POCs and bringing innovative ideas to lifeDemonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineering teamsExcellent communication and teamwork abilitiesExperience with modern development languages (ex. .Net CORE, C#)Experience with database objects in relational (ex. MS SQL, Oracle) and non-relational databases (ex. MongoDB, Elastic, Cosmos)Experience with microservice architecture, CQRS, event driven and eventually consistent system design patterns and system flowsExperience with data streaming architecture and frameworks (Kafka, ESB)Experience establishing testing patterns, acceptance testing criteria, and reviewing others’ automated testsExperience with version control systems (ex. GIT, GITHub, TFS, etc.)Experience with CI/CD continuous integration / continuous deployment practicesExperience building cloud native applications and services (ex. Azure, AWS, GCP)Experience with end-to-end feature development including backend/API engineeringStrong analytical and communication skills; ability to communicate complex ideas effectivelyProven track record of effectively delivering results in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple prioritiesBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or MIS; or, 4 years of equivalent work experience and a high school diploma/GEDPreferred Qualifications:Experience modernizing legacy systems and incrementally moving complex business capabilities toward modern architecturesExperience designing highly automated, high-volume transactional workflows where human intervention is reserved primarily for exceptionsExperience with decision engines, optimization, rules systems, or intelligent workflow orchestrationProven track record of delivering results in a fast-paced environment while navigating ambiguity and multiple prioritiesDemonstrated curiosity and willingness to experiment with emerging technologies while maintaining sound engineering disciplineStrong customer focus and ability to connect technical investments to measurable business outcomesA learning and growth mindset that is open to giving and receiving feedbackValues a diverse and inclusive work environmentWe will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.Compensation Range$131,800.00 - $222,500.00The base pay range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for this specific location. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an 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 OpportunityC.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.EOE\\Disabled\\VeteranBenefitsYour Health, Wealth and SelfYour 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:Three medical plans which includePrescription drug coverageEnhanced Fertility benefitsFlexible Spending AccountsHealth Savings Account (including employer contribution)Dental and VisionBasic and Supplemental Life InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityPaid observed holidays2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employeesFlexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and CanadaPaid parental leavePaid time off to volunteer in your communityCharitable Giving Match Program401(k) with 6% company matchingEmployee Stock Purchase PlanPlus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunitiesLearn more about our benefit offerings on our BENEFITS & WELLBEING page