Senior Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable backend services using Java
• Develop core capabilities for the Over-the-Road Tracking Platform
• Work with real-time and near-real-time shipment tracking data
• Design and implement APIs and backend workflows
• Improve reliability, scalability, and performance of tracking services
• Operate and maintain services in production and participate in on-call rotations
• Collaborate with global product, engineering, and operations teams
• Contribute to technical design, code quality, and engineering best practices

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong hands-on experience with Java
• Experience building scalable backend services or microservices
• Experience working with real-time or near-real-time systems
• Experience with SQL databases, preferably Postgres
• Experience designing, building, or consuming APIs (REST, OpenAPI, Swagger)
• Experience with cloud-based systems
• Ability to debug complex systems and work across large codebases
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for global collaboration
• Strong ownership mindset regarding building, shipping, and operating systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Alibaba Cloud, Google Cloud, or Baidu Cloud
• Experience with Kafka, Kinesis, Pub/Sub, or other event-streaming systems
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with monitoring, alerting, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation
• Experience with DynamoDB, MongoDB, or other production databases
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, or data-heavy platforms

About the Company

project44 is a global leader in supply chain visibility, providing a Decision Intelligence Platform that transforms fragmented logistics data into real-time, AI-powered insights. Headquartered in Chicago with a second HQ in Bengaluru, the company helps businesses connect and automate their global supply chains.