Systems Integration Engineer (Ruby on Rails)
About us
FourKites, Inc. is a rapidly growing SaaS logistics technology startup providing next generation software tools for shippers and freight brokers to streamline their operations. Our connected devices platform is the most advanced in the industry and has been deployed by several large shippers in the country.
About the role
This is a unique opportunity to join one of Chicago’s fastest-growing startups that is reshaping the logistics industry.
FourKites is looking for an experienced System Integration Engineer that can work with our Fortune 100 customers to handle implementation and integration of our innovative tracking software within existing implementations of strategic partners like JDA, Oracle, SAP, Manhattan Associates etc.
This highly technical and hands-on position requires the incumbent to work in a team and individual work setting contributing to all aspects of system integration including design, needs analysis, design review, testing, implementation, and validation.
Requirements
- Experience writing web applications in languages such as Ruby, Ruby on Rails or Java.
- Experience with modern web application frameworks such as Rails
- Experience building and integrating with REST API
- Customer facing experience with enterprise-level clients
- Strong SQL queries knowledge
Qualifications
- BA/BS in Computer Science, IT or Engineering
- 4+ years of demonstrated experience having working in an integration specialist role with Ruby/Java experience in an enterprise software/consulting firm
- Ruby or Java development experience is mandatory
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
We are a well-funded venture-backed startup with awesome advisors and a commitment to Chicago. We offer great benefits and a world of opportunity for those who excel.