Software Engineer I

Responsibilities

• Build highly available, secure, distributed systems in a microservice architecture
• Design, develop, test and maintain systems representing logistics entities like cargo, documents, and carriers
• Collaborate with engineers, business partners, and product managers to solve complex technical problems
• Build and launch products rapidly, shipping to production dozens of times per day
• Maintain high-quality standards by monitoring metrics and applying learnings from post-mortems

Requirements

• 3+ years of software engineering experience
• 2+ years of design and architecture knowledge
• Familiarity with object-oriented analysis and design patterns (OOA/OOD)
• Proficiency in at least one language: Ruby, C, C++, Java, or Kotlin
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building large-scale, high-performance distributed systems
• Understanding of performance tradeoffs, load balancing, and operational issues
• Knowledge of full software development life cycle (SDLC) best practices
• Strong ability to convey technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders

About the Company

Flexport is a platform for global trade, building the first modern operating system for the logistics and supply chain industry. We use innovative technology to help brands manage international supply chains and move merchandise across the globe.