Software Engineer II

DAT Freight & Analytics; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Parental Leave

Up to 20 days PTO + 10 holidays

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Transit benefits

Job summary

DAT Freight & Analytics is seeking a Full-stack Software Engineer to join the Denver-based team in a hybrid role. You will design, develop, and maintain cloud-native features using Node.js and TypeScript, with a focus on scalable web applications leveraging AWS and modern frontend tech.

You’ll work with product managers and UX designers, write tests, review code, and contribute to a culture of high-quality software and operational excellence in the trucking industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of software development with Node.js/Typescript.
• Experience delivering frontend and backend web features using modern frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend and frontend software in a collaborative team.
• Leverage cloud-native AWS solutions and document designs.
• Write unit, integration, and functional tests and review code.
• Participate in design/code reviews and improve development processes.
• Provide technical feedback and act as on-call responder for services.

Skills

Node.js

Typescript

Frontend React/Angular

CSS/HTML/JS

REST/GraphQL

Cloud AWS/Azure/GCP

DevOps

Unit testing

Agile/SCRUM

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

Elasticsearch/OpenSearch

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About DAT

DAT Freight & Analytics is an award-winning employer of choice and a next-generation SaaS technology company that has been at the leading edge of freight and logistics innovation for nearly five decades. Founded in 1978, DAT operates the largest freight marketplace in North America — processing 250 million load posts annually and maintaining one of the largest repositories of freight market transaction data in the world. On a defined path to $1 billion in revenue, DAT deploys a suite of software solutions, machine learning models, and intelligent automation tools that help brokers, carriers, and shippers price freight accurately, source capacity, reduce risk, and operate more efficiently. With nearly 700 teammates across offices in Denver, CO; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; Springfield, MO; Toronto, ON; and Bangalore, India, DAT combines the credibility of a multi-decade market leader with the drive of a company that is not done disrupting the industry it helped build. For more information, visit www.DAT.com

Job Application Deadline: 07/31/2026

DAT is looking for a Full-stack Software Engineer to join our team working hybrid in our Denver, Colorado office.

Candidate profile

• Experienced engineer capable of working independently and using resources at hand to overcome obstacles.


• Handles moderately sized tasks while consulting with more senior engineers to confirm solution approach.


• Makes consistent and high quality contributions to team objectives and deliverables.


• Designs, develops, deploys, and maintains features with guidance from more experienced engineers.


• Implements code that is clear, concise, tested, and easily understood by others


• Works to improve test coverage, and code structure.


• Responsible for the entire lifecycle of their code: development, test, deployment, observability and subsequent fixes and improvements.


• Performs code reviews, keeping in mind the standards and practices of DAT Engineering. PR feedback is recognized as constructive.


• Actively seeks constructive feedback. Gives feedback to others.


• Leverage AWS to deliver cloud-native solutions.


• Write unit, integration, and functional tests.


• Document software systems and project tasks.


• Participate in design & code reviews.

What You’ll Do

• Work with a highly skilled and cooperative team to produce high quality backend and frontend software.


• Leverage AWS to deliver efficient, cloud-native solutions.


• Write unit, integration, and functional tests, and guide others in doing the same.


• Document software designs and project tasks.


• Review functional requirements and analyze their impact on schedule and software design.


• Provide technical feedback to other team members.


• Serves as on-call first responder for software their team owns.


• Design and develop code that is reliable, maintainable, and extendable


• Participate in design/code reviews.


• Partner with senior engineers to understand business needs and hone down technical specifications.


• Partner with senior engineers to improve the operational state of the team’s services.


• Document software designs and project tasks


• Work with team members to improve development processes and practices

The Skills and Experience You’ll Bring

• 2 years of experience working with Node.js and Typescript


• 1 years of experience in Angular or React.


• Proficient with front end technologies such as CSS, JS, and HTML.


• Applied Knowledge of REST/GraphQL APIs and established best practices.


• Modern object oriented scripting languages such as Javascript, Typescript, or equivalent.


• Applied experience with Cloud-Native Development such as in AWS, Azure, or GCP.


• Experience creating and contributing to data driven websites that provide end users with actionable insights.


• Working knowledge of DevOps pipeline and build/deploy tools.


• Ability to collaborate with Product Managers, Product Owners, and UX/UI Designers.


• Effective interpersonal, written communication skills.


• Adept at effectively working with professionals from a wide range of disciplines.


• Passionate about delivering high quality results.


• Committed to ongoing professional development and learning.


• Practical experience of Design Principles and Patterns.


• Applied Knowledge with unit testing.


• Applied Knowledge with Agile and at least one agile methodology such as SCRUM, XP, or SAFE.


• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Bonus Skills

• Experience with Elasticsearch/OpenSearch.


• Experience with containerization and local development toolings for Docker & Kubernetes.

Why DAT?

DAT is an award winning employer of choice.

For starters, we have a hybrid work environment, but we also know what makes a great workplace. We have a time-tested and resolute set of operating values predicated on integrity, mutual respect, open communication, and executing with excellence. These values inform our strategic vision as much as any one of our products does. We’ve been an employer of choice in the Portland metropolitan area for four decades, and within one year of opening our Denver office, DAT was #26 on Built In Colorado’s 100 Best Places to Work In Colorado.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance


• Parental Leave


• Up to 20 days of paid time off starting in year one


• An additional 10 holidays of paid time off per calendar year


• 401k matching (immediately vested)


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan


• Short- and Long-term disability sick leave


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Health Savings Accounts


• Employee Assistance Program


• Additional programs – Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and Wellness


• Free TriMet transit pass (Beaverton Office)


• Competitive salary and benefits package


• Work on impactful projects in a cutting-edge environment


• Collaborative and supportive team culture


• Opportunity to make a real difference in the trucking industry


• Employee Resource Groups


• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship**

For Colorado-based candidates, in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $113,000.00 – $144,000.00 target bonus. DAT considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education, training, core skills, internal equity, and market and business elements when extending an offer. DAT embraces the value of a diverse workforce, and believes it is a core strength of our company that we encourage those values in every DAT employee, at every level of our organization, regardless of tenure or rank. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)