Associate Software Engineer
Q: What is project44?
A: Great question! project44 is a tech startup that does three things:
- We are creating a new industry standard by becoming the first network platform to connect the freight industry through web services APIs. Think of us as the pipes that allow data to be instantly communicated from one system to another, supercharging the speed of the technology systems that shippers, carriers, 3PLs, and other ecosystem players use. The result is real-time freight transportation management.
- We are the first and only company offering dynamic pricing in the freight industry. You may ask “what is dynamic pricing?” Dynamic pricing is the ability to adjust pricing based on real-time supply and demand. Airlines are a great example of an industry that uses dynamic pricing – if Virgin Airlines has 50 open seats on a flight leaving LAX to JFK next Tuesday, then they lower the price of a ticket to fill the plane. If the same plane only has one seat left, then they increase the price of that seat. Dynamic pricing allows Virgin to fill their planes and maximize their revenues. In the freight industry today, LTL carriers charge a static price regardless of supply and demand. project44 is the first and only company that offers dynamic pricing allowing carriers to maximize their revenue.
- We are using our the data derived from web services APIs and dynamic pricing to build a predictive analytics offering that allows Shippers and 3PLs meet delivery commitments and proactively manage customer expectations
Q: What role are you adding to your team?
A: Another good one! We’re recruiting for the position of “Associate Software Engineer”
Q: What are you looking for them to do?
A: Lots of questions! Thought we could’ve sold you on the first two. We are looking for a passionate Associate Software Engineer to design, develop and install software solutions. The successful candidate will be able to build high-quality, innovative and fully performing software in compliance with coding standards and technical design. Your responsibilities will include development, writing code, and documenting functionality.
Q: What responsibilities will they have?
- Execute full lifecycle software development
- Write well designed, testable, efficient code
- Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility
- Integrate software components into a fully functional software system
- Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures
- Document and maintain software functionality
- Tailor and deploy software tools, processes and metrics
- Serve as a subject matter expert
- Comply with project plans and industry standards
Q: What skills do you think they'll need to do that?
- 1+ year proven work experience in as a computer software engineer or software developer
- Hands on experience in designing interactive applications
- Fluency and competency in computer science and software development. Specifically in Java, XML, and JSON. Fluency in JavaScript, SOAP, REST, HTML5, and relational/NoSQL database.
- Basic knowledge of configuration management systems, Java IDEs, build tools, etc.
- Basic understanding of cloud enterprise software development
- An understanding of agile SDLC processes
- Experience in developing web applications using at least one popular web framework (JSF, Wicket, GWT, Spring MVC)
- Experience with test-driven development
- Ability to document requirements and specifications
- BS degree in Computer Science or Engineering
Q: Where will the role be based?
A: Chicago, IL. (AKA The Windy City, Second City, Chi-City, City of Broad Shoulders, Paris on the Prairie, The Third Coast)
Q: Sounds super interesting. What will this person make for doing these things?
A: They’ll make good money, benefits and friends (first one is taxed, others are yours to keep).
Q: This is looking good, but why should I want to work with you? I am amazing at sales. Sell me.
A: Oh wow, how the tables have turned. Well, we’ve built a great company that is first-to-market and has an amazing future, we’re in the news a ton for bringing innovation to the transportation industry and we’re good people. We believe in doing great work and having a team of people who love what they do. Our group is awesome and you’d get better because of the people you’d work with.
Q: You’ve sold me! How can I learn more about it?
We knew you’d love it! Reply to this job posting to learn more or see our Careers page on the website to apply.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.