Staff Software Engineer - Backend

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

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As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be a technical leader shaping the future of logistics technology. You'll architect and build end-to-end backend solutions using cutting-edge technologies, working closely with our US team and Fortune 500 clients to transform the global supply chain industry. This role demands excellence in system design, deep technical expertise, and the ability to leverage modern tools including AI to accelerate product development.

What You'll Be Doing

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Design and architect

  large-scale distributed systems with focus on performance, security, and scalability
• Lead system design initiatives for complex, multi-service architectures
• Create comprehensive HLD/LLD documentation for knowledge sharing and architectural decisions
• Drive technical strategy and make critical architectural decisions that impact the entire platform
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical guidance on complex engineering challenges

Development & Implementation

• Build robust backend services using

  Java/Spring Boot

  as primary technologies,

  Golang/Python/ROR

  would be good to have as additional technologies
• Develop and optimize microservices handling millions of transactions
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures
• Work with PostgreSQL, Redis, and other data stores for optimal performance
• Ensure code quality through comprehensive unit testing (>90% coverage) and component testing(any other No SQL /Any RDBMS)
• Integrate with strategic partner APIs to expand our ecosystem

Innovation & AI Integration

• Leverage AI tools and copilots

  to accelerate development velocity and code quality
• Champion the adoption of AI-assisted development practices across the team
• Explore and implement AI/ML capabilities within our product offerings
• Stay current with emerging AI technologies and their applications in software development

Mentorship & Collaboration

• Mentor junior and senior engineers, fostering technical excellence
• Collaborate with Product Managers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Partner with UX designers on API design for optimal frontend integration
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and drive engineering best practices
• Contribute to quarterly roadmap planning and OKR definition

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years

  of software engineering experience with proven track record of delivering complex systems

• Expert-level proficiency

  in Java and Spring Boot ecosystem (Spring Cloud, Spring Security, etc.)

• Strong experience

  with Golang for high-performance services

• Exceptional system design skills

  - able to design distributed systems from scratch
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture, design patterns, and architectural best practices
• Expertise in both SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL databases with query optimization skills
• Production experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems concepts: CAP theorem, consensus algorithms, distributed transactions
• Proficiency with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies

Technical Excellence

• Proven ability to functionally decompose complex problems into elegant solutions
• Experience with high-throughput, low-latency systems
• Strong understanding of performance optimization, caching strategies, and scalability patterns
• Security-first mindset with knowledge of OWASP principles and secure coding practices
• Experience with event streaming platforms (Kafka/RabbitMQ)
• Familiarity with observability tools and distributed tracing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using AI development tools

  (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT) for enhanced productivity
• Track record of integrating AI/ML capabilities into products
• Contributions to open-source projects
• Experience with React/Angular for full-stack versatility
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (Terraform/CloudFormation)
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, or e-commerce domains

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills - able to articulate complex technical concepts to various stakeholders
• Strong written documentation skills
• Self-driven with ability to work independently and lead initiatives
• Collaborative mindset with experience working with distributed teams
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field from a reputed institution

What Sets You Apart

• You actively use AI tools to enhance your development workflow and productivity
• You have a track record of building products that scale to millions of users
• You're passionate about mentoring and elevating the technical capabilities of your team
• You stay current with technology trends and bring innovative solutions to the table
• You have experience making critical technical decisions that significantly impact business outcomes

Technologies We Use

Backend:

Who we are:

Working at FourKites

We provide competitive compensation with stock options, outstanding benefits and a collaborative culture for all employees around the globe, including:

• 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.
• Opportunities throughout the year to learn and celebrate diversity.
• Access to leading AI tools and foundation models, with the freedom to experiment and find creative ways to be more effective in your role

And we're always listening for new ways to support everyone in and out of the office.