Echo Global Logistics
We move freight from point A to point B anywhere across the globe.
Chicago, IL
Hybrid

Senior Software Engineer

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Senior Software Engineer

Position Purpose

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Echo Global Logistics team, you will be a major contributor to the design and implementation of a modular and adaptive service-based enterprise platform in line with our organizational mission of quality, scalability, performance and function. Our proprietary software powers the ever growing North American freight industry by simplifying transportation logistics for shippers and carriers.

Our team has recently been ranked the third largest digital company by employee size in Chicago and we are continuing to grow our technical teams.

Essential Position Functions 

You...

  • Have taken a large-scale solution from inception to production
  • Technology is a passion, not something you just do between 9-5
  • Consider yourself ‘polyglot’ and are proficient in multiple adjacent technologies
  • Possess strong fundamentals in software design and development following SOLID principles, domain-driven design, and CQRS
  • Lead by example by constantly striving to improve
  • Possess ability and willingness to mentor more junior teammates
  • Possess ability to communicate with business stakeholders and engineering leadership, alike

We…

  • Value passionate technologists, go-getters, and people who never stop seeking ways to improve existing technical solutions
  • Focus on career development and have the runway to get you there
  • Work hard, period
  • Offer competitive compensation, benefits, 401k, challenging projects, company-wide events, coworkers and leaders who will push you to get better, a sense of community not found anywhere else

Responsibilities:

Echo Software Engineers work on a Scrum team comprised of developers of all skill levels, QA engineers, product owners, and business stakeholders. 

Additionally:

  • Work with system architects to contribute to high-level technical designs
  • Produce consistent, high quality code by following industry best practices and company standards
  • Leverage automation across testing, integration, and deployment activities
  • Work hand-in-hand with product owner to break down features into actionable user stories
  • Work to continuously advance your professional and technical skill set
  • Carry out root cause analysis on defects; ensure fixes are happening in the right way
  • Manage software risk; balance priorities; go above and beyond the call of duty

Position Requirements

  • 4 to 7 years developing distributed, enterprise-scale software applications leveraging the following:
    • Object-Oriented programming languages: Java, C#, Python
    • Relational databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MS SQL Server
    • Enterprise messaging systems: RabbitMQ, Kafka
    • Data structures and algorithms
    • NoSQL databases: MongoDB, Redis, Neo4j
    • Service-based architecture: Microservices, WCF,
    • Automated CI/CD pipelines: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab, Git, Artifactory
    • Docker containers: Docker, Kubernetes, Swarm, Nomad
    • Cloud services: AWS, Azure, Google
  • Proven track record in working in a fast paced environment
  • Proven ability to mentor junior candidates and work with business and leadership

What's in it for you?

  • Help career growth by joining industry leader and continuing to advance Echo web based technologies
  • Working with an organization with defined market goals, products, customers, revenue, and development teams
  • Experienced mentors to learn and adopt new practices
  • Ability to introduce your own views and takes on the products
  • Work in the full software delivery life-cycle
  • Ability to constantly enhance and improve applications

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.

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What are Echo Global Logistics Perks + Benefits

Echo Global Logistics Benefits Overview

401k with company matching
Medical insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account
Parental leave
Paid time off
Commuter benefits
Employee training programs
Volunteer time off
Pet insurance
Peloton discounts
Employee assistance program
Business resource groups
Diversity, equity and inclusion program

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Chase Corporate Challenge, Chicago Cares
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Recreational clubs
Echo has it's own Softball league in the spring/summer!
Fitness stipend
Gympass!
Onsite gym
River North Gym is in the building
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Continuing education available during work hours

Additional Perks + Benefits

Echo employees are a driven group of professionals who keep goods moving, one shipment at a time. We recognize each employee’s entrepreneurial spirit with a suite of benefits that enable employees to bring their best to work. Whether it's running at the gym, connecting with your colleagues at happy hour, or spending time with your family, we want to make sure employees are satisfied with their Echo lifestyle.

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