Senior Staff Software Engineer

At FourKites we have the opportunity to tackle complex challenges with real-world impacts. Whether it’s medical supplies from Cardinal Health or groceries for Walmart, the FourKites platform helps customers operate global supply chains that are efficient, agile and sustainable.

Join a team of curious problem solvers that celebrates differences, leads with empathy and values inclusivity

In this role you will be driving the design and evolution of our web platforms. This role requires deep architectural proficiency, proven experience in large-scale performance optimization, a passion for open-source contributions, and the ability to shape the future of our frontend technology landscape.

What you’ll be doing:

• Analyze and drive product requirements
• Architect and design product features for scale and maintainability
• Lead in the design, implementation, and deployment of successful systems and services
• Ensure the quality of architecture and design of systems
• Implement code with very high coverage of unit tests and component tests
• Perform design and code reviews
• Functionally decompose complex problems into simple, straight-forward solutions
• Fully and completely understand system interdependencies and limitations
• Possess expert knowledge in performance, security, scalability, architecture, and best practices
• Software development of high quality/availability core systems
• Cross-training peers and mentoring teammates
• Document HLD/LLD for easy knowledge sharing and future scaling

 Who you are:

• 10-14 years of experience designing, integrating, and developing distributed applications in Ruby, Go, Java, or other high-performance languages
• Experience with cluster and container orchestration systems such as Docker, Mesos, Marathon, Salt or Kubernetes.
• Experience with Service design, systems engineering, API Design and versioning
• Understanding of Design Patterns, Server less computing, cloud first architecture, TDD, BDD, CI/CD, Integration Patterns
• Experience with at least one NoSQL and SQL database
• Hands on development experience in backend or frontend technologies. Willingness to code.

Who we are:

FourKites® is the #1 supply chain visibility platform in the world, extending visibility beyond transportation into yards, warehouses, stores and beyond. Tracking more than 2.5 million shipments daily across road, rail, ocean, air, parcel and courier, and reaching over 185 countries, FourKites combines real-time data and powerful machine learning to help companies digitize their end-to-end supply chains. More than 1,000 of the world’s most recognized brands — including 9 of the top-10 CPG and 18 of the top-20 food and beverage companies — trust FourKites to transform their business and create more agile, efficient and sustainable supply chains.  

FourKites provides competitive compensation with stock options, outstanding benefits and a collaborative culture for all employees around the globe. To help you be your best, we have 5 global recharge days, in addition to standard holidays, and a hybrid, flexible approach to work. Parental leave for all parents, an annual wellness stipend and volunteer days also provide you with time and resources for self care and to care for others. Throughout the year, FourKites sets aside time during the workday to learn and celebrate diversity. And we're always listening for new ways to support everyone in and out of the office. 

For India

• Medical  benefits start on first day of employment
• 36 PTO days( Sick, Casual and Earned) , 5 recharge days, 2 volunteer days 
• Home Office setups and Technology reimbursement
• Lifestyle & Family benefits 
• Mental Wellness support and guidance 
• Ongoing learning & development opportunities ( Professional development program, Toast Master club etc.