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.

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

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 : Java, Spring Boot, Golang, Node. js.

Databases : PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB.

Cloud : AWS/Azure, Kubernetes, Docker.

Tools : Git, JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins/CircleCI, ArgoCD.

Monitoring : Prometheus, Grafana, Signoz, Chronosphere.