Technical Lead

FourKites
Chennai, India
Remote

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for technically proficient software engineers who lead with empathy and work on global supply chain solutions, with experience in backend and frontend development using RoR, Java, GoLang, Angular, and React, and who can collaborate across time zones.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 8+ years in full-stack development and a background in logistics or supply chain systems
    — “Minimum of 8 years of experience in Software Engineering and Web application development”
  • Individuals who can bridge engineering and product management with collaborative mindset
    — “Partner with product managers to analyse product requirements and plan engineering execution”
  • Professionals with strong cloud and database expertise, particularly in AWS, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
    — “Experience with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB”

Things to consider

  • Requires close collaboration with US-based teams, potentially affecting time zone alignment
    — “Work closely with our US team and customers to develop features”
  • Role demands expertise in both backend and frontend development, not just one
    — “Design, architect, implement, test, profile, release, and optimize highest quality software/services using RoR/Golang/Java”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in building scalable, high-performance microservices with Java or GoLang
    — “Experience with Design and development of highest quality software/services using RoR/Golang/Java”
  • Demonstrate your ability to document HLD/LLD and support future scaling
    — “Document HLD/LLD for easy knowledge sharing and future scaling”
  • Showcase mentorship and code review experience in your resume and interviews
    — “Perform design and code reviews”
  • Emphasize your cross-training and team collaboration skills in your application materials
    — “Cross-training peers and mentoring teammates”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Developed and implemented high-quality software/services using RoR/Golang/Java
  • Collaborated with product managers to analyze product requirements and plan engineering execution
  • Documented HLD/LLD for easy knowledge sharing and future scaling
  • Performed design and code reviews
  • Implemented code with high coverage of unit tests and component tests
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science & Engineering or related fieldMinimum of 8 years of experience in Software Engineering and Web application development

Skills & requirements

Required

JavaSpring FrameworkObject-oriented ProgrammingMicroservices ArchitectureRestful ApisAgile MethodologiesGitSQLDesign PatternsCloud Services (aws, Azure)

Preferred

Ruby On RailsGoAngularReactRedisPostgreSQLFrontend Technologies (html, CSS, Javascript)

Stack & domain

RorJavaGoAngularReactRedisPostgreSQLSpring FrameworkAzureAmazon Web ServicesMySQLMongoDBHTMLCSSJavaScriptGitJiraConfluenceJava Spring BootLeadershipCommunicationSoftware EngineeringWeb Application DevelopmentLogisticsSupply Chain

About the role

Original posting from FourKites via Greenhouse

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. 

As a Senior Staff Software Development Engineer, you will get an opportunity to work on features end to end (backend & frontend) using the latest technologies such as RoR, Java, GoLang, Angular, React, Redis, PostgreSQL. You will develop products that can change the logistics landscape and will be used by some of the biggest corporations in the world. You will develop integrations with our strategic partners to help expand our ecosystem. You will work closely with our US team and customers to develop features that help shape the logistics and supply chain industry.

Who you are:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science & Engineering or related field from a reputed institution.

Minimum of 8 years of experience in Software Engineering and Web application development.

Good understanding of software design, Microservices architecture, object-oriented principles, and design patterns. 

Experience with Design and development of highest quality software/services using RoR/Golang/Java.

Good knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture

Strong understanding of Java, Spring Framework, and object-oriented programming principles

Experience in one of Azure, Amazon Web Services or other cloud services.

Experience with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB

Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus

Strong knowledge of Git (branches, submodules, rebasing) and other Agile tools such as JIRA & Confluence.

Agile SDLC experience

Excellent oral and written communication skills

What you’ll be doing:

Design, architect, implement, test, profile, release, and optimize highest quality software/services using RoR/Golang/Java.

Partner with product manages to analyse product requirements and plan engineering execution

Document HLD/LLD for easy knowledge sharing and future scaling

Perform design and code reviews

Implement code with very high coverage of unit tests and component tests

Cross-training peers and mentoring teammates

Possess expert knowledge in performance, security, scalability, architecture, and best practices

Functionally decompose complex problems into simple, straight-forward solutions

Collaborate with UX designers to develop responsive user interface components

Working knowledge of SQL based (any RDBMS) and NOSQL data stores (any one) with the ability to write intermediate level SQL

Experience in building Web application backends using Java Spring Boot or similar

Experience with frontend libraries/frameworks such as React/Angular is a plus.

Education Qualification: Graduate from B.E/ B.Tech / MCA / M.Tech Background.

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. 

Benefits 

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 

Annual Swags/ Festive Swags

Ongoing learning & development opportunities ( Professional development program, Toast Master club etc.)

Source: FourKites careers (Greenhouse)

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