FourKites

Senior Staff Software Engineer

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Logistics, Supply Chain, Software EngineeringIndustries

Position Overview

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As a Senior Staff engineer on our Platform team, you will lead the design and implementation of our core authentication, authorization and master data management infrastructure that powers our entire logistics ecosystem. You will architect highly scalable, secure systems using technologies such as Java, GoLang, and modern cloud platforms while optimizing critical algorithms for performance at scale. Your expertise in database optimization and cloud scaling will ensure our platform can handle exponential growth as we continue to transform the global supply chain industry.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field from a reputed institution.
  • Minimum of 12 years of experience in Software Engineering with emphasis on authentication systems, authorization frameworks, and master data management.
  • Deep expertise in authentication and authorization systems including OAuth, SAML, JWT, SSO implementations, and fine-grained access control models.
  • Experience deploying and managing Keycloak in production environments is a significant plus.
  • Strong background in master data management (MDM) with experience implementing data governance frameworks that ensure uniformity, accuracy, and consistency across enterprise systems.
  • Proven track record in optimization and algorithm development with ability to analyze performance bottlenecks and implement efficient solutions.
  • Extensive experience scaling database systems in cloud environments, including sharding strategies, query optimization, and database performance tuning.
  • Proficiency in designing and developing high-performance systems using technologies such as Java, GoLang, or similar backend languages.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) with focus on scalable, distributed architectures.
  • Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and service mesh implementations.
  • Strong knowledge of database technologies (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) with emphasis on scaling and optimization.
  • Experience implementing security best practices and compliance requirements across application layers.

Responsibilities

  • Design, architect, and implement highly secure and scalable authentication and authorization systems that support our global user base and complex hierarchical organization structures, enabling secure access to our Control Tower platform.
  • Implement and maintain identity management solutions, including potential expansion of our Keycloak infrastructure to support growing authentication needs.
  • Lead the development and optimization of master data management solutions that ensure data consistency across our platform, critical for providing accurate end-to-end visibility in our Control Tower solutions.
  • Create and optimize algorithms for critical path operations, focusing on improving system efficiency, latency, and throughput necessary for real-time logistics monitoring and Digital Workforce automation.
  • Pioneer the use of LLMs and AI-assisted development tools to accelerate our engineering workflows, improve code quality, and develop features more efficiently for our Control Tower and Digital Workforce platforms.
  • Foster a vibe coding culture that emphasizes developer intuition, creative problem-solving, and enjoyable engineering practices while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Implement database scaling solutions for high-volume data processing that maintain performance as our platform grows and handles increasing volumes of logistics data.
  • Architect cloud-native solutions that leverage best practices for scalability, reliability, and security in mission-critical Control Tower operations.
  • Develop advanced data processing pipelines that power our Digital Workforce solutions, enabling automated decision-making and logistics process orchestration.
  • Mentor and guide engineering teams on security best practices, optimization techniques, and scalable a

Skills

Authentication Systems
Authorization Frameworks
Master Data Management
OAuth
SAML
JWT
SSO
Keycloak
Data Governance
Database Optimization
Cloud Scaling
Sharding
Query Optimization
Performance Tuning
Java
GoLang
AWS
Azure
RESTful APIs
Microservices
Service Mesh

FourKites

Real-time supply chain visibility platform

About FourKites

FourKites provides a platform for supply chain management that focuses on real-time visibility and predictive analytics. The platform collects data from millions of shipments worldwide and uses AI technology to analyze this data, offering businesses insights to improve their supply chain operations. This helps companies manage risks, enhance responsiveness, and optimize their processes. FourKites connects all parts of a supply chain through its applications, ensuring that teams have access to the same information. A unique feature of their platform is Fin AI, which uses natural language processing to help businesses find optimization opportunities and automate tasks. Unlike its competitors, FourKites stands out by combining a vast real-time supply chain network with specialized applications and patented AI technology. The goal of FourKites is to help large brands manage their supply chains more effectively and efficiently.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$205.8MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision
PTO
401k with company match
Annual wellness stipend
Ongoing learning & development opportunities

Risks

Emergence of competitors like Auger with significant funding challenges FourKites' market share.
Overhaul's $55 million funding round intensifies competition in supply chain visibility.
Rapid market growth may attract more entrants, increasing competition for FourKites.

Differentiation

FourKites tracks 3 million shipments daily across multiple transportation modes.
The platform integrates real-time data with machine learning for end-to-end supply chain visibility.
FourKites' YardWorks suite optimizes gate and yard logistics with AI and computer vision.

Upsides

FourKites is recognized as a leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for four consecutive years.
The company collaborates with major brands like Organik Kimya and Clariant to enhance efficiency.
Growing demand for AI-powered supply chain tools boosts FourKites' market potential.

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