FourKites

Staff Software Engineer

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science & Engineering or a related field, with a minimum of 8 years of experience in Software Engineering and Web application development. A strong understanding of software design, Microservices architecture, object-oriented principles, and design patterns is required. Experience with RoR/Golang/Java for design and development, knowledge of RESTful APIs, and experience with cloud services like Azure or AWS are essential. Proficiency in databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB, familiarity with Git and Agile tools (JIRA, Confluence), and experience with Agile SDLC are also necessary. Excellent oral and written communication skills are expected.

Responsibilities

Staff Software Engineers will design, architect, implement, test, release, and optimize high-quality software and services using RoR/Golang/Java. They will partner with product managers to analyze requirements and plan execution, document High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD), and perform design and code reviews. Responsibilities include implementing code with high unit and component test coverage, cross-training peers, mentoring teammates, and possessing expert knowledge in performance, security, scalability, architecture, and best practices. They will also functionally decompose complex problems into simple solutions and collaborate with UX designers to develop responsive user interface components. Experience with SQL-based and NoSQL data stores, and building web application backends using Java Spring Boot are also key duties.

Skills

RoR
Java
GoLang
Angular
React
Redis
PostgreSQL
Microservices architecture
Object-oriented principles
Design patterns
RESTful APIs
Spring Framework
Azure
Amazon Web Services
MySQL
MongoDB
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Git
JIRA
Confluence
Agile SDLC

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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