Senior Software Engineer 1

Why project44

At project44we believe in better.

We challenge the status quo because we know a better supply chain isnt just possibleits essential. Better for our customers. Better for their business. Better for the world. With our Decision Intelligence Platform Movement were redefining how global supply chains operate. By transforming fragmented logistics data into real-time AI-powered insights we empower companies to connect instantly see clearly act decisively and automate intelligently. Our Supply Chain AI enhances visibility drives smarter execution and unlocks next-gen applications that keep businesses moving forward.If youre driven to solve meaningful problems leverage AI to scale rapidly drive impact daily and be part of a high-performance team we should talk.

Description:

project44 is looking for a Senior Software Engineer 1to join our engineering team. You will work in a fast-paced Agile environment designing building and implementing best-in-class integrations to accelerate how project44 connects to the worlds logistics networks.

About the role

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Backend Engineer to join our Shanghai engineering team and help buildand scale project44s Over-the-Road Tracking Platform. This platform is core to how project44 collectsprocesses enriches and serves truckload and road freight tracking data to customers around the world.

As a Senior Software Engineeryou will design build operate and improve Java-based backendservices that power project44s Over-the-Road Tracking Platform.

This role is primarily focused on software development with some DevOps and production operationsresponsibilities. You do not need to be a DevOps expert but you should be comfortable working withcloud-based systems and willing to learn and contribute to operational this role will work closely with colleagues across multiple countries and time zones excellentcommunication skills are essential. You should be comfortable explaining technical decisions clearlycollaborating asynchronously and building alignment with global engineering product and operations teams.

Key accountabilities: What youll work on

• Build and maintain scalable backend services using Java.
• Develop core capabilities for project44sOver-the-Road Tracking Platform.
• Work with real-time and near-real-time shipment tracking data for road freight.
• Build services that collect process enrich and expose tracking information to customers.
• Design and implement APIs and backend workflows that support shipment visibility use cases.
• Improve the reliability scalability and performance of tracking services.
• Operate and maintain services owned by the team in production.
• Work with cloud platforms includingAlibaba Cloud Google Cloud and Baidu Cloud.
• Improve monitoring alerting observability automation and deployment workflows.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities together with the team.
• Collaborate with product engineering operations and regional teams across the globe to solve complexlogistics problems.
• Contribute to technical design code quality and engineering best practices.

What were looking for

• 5 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on experience withJava.
• Experience building scalable backend services or microservices.
• Experience working with real-time or near-real-time systems.
• Experience working with SQL databases preferablyPostgres or similar.
• Experience designing building or consuming APIs such as REST OpenAPI or Swagger.
• Experience with cloud-based systems.
• Ability to debug complex systems and work across large codebases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleaguesacross regions cultures and time zones.
• Strong ownership mindset: you care about building shipping operating and improving the systems your teamowns.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to DevOps cloud operations automation and production reliability work.

Helpful but not required

• Experience withAlibaba Cloud Google Cloud or Baidu Cloud.
• Experience with Kafka Kinesis Pub/Sub or other event-streaming systems.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with monitoring alerting CI/CD and infrastructure automation.
• Experience with Postgres DynamoDB MongoDB or other production databases.
• Experience working on tracking visibility logistics supply chain transportation trucking or data-heavy platforms.
• Experience operating production systems with on-call responsibilities.

How we work

We value engineers who are hands-on pragmatic and comfortable owning systems end to end. This role isbest suited for someone who enjoys backend engineering understands production ownership communicatesclearly and is willing to grow into the cloud and DevOps aspects of the platform.

You will contribute primarily as a Java backend engineer while also helping the team improve the reliabilityobservability and operability of project44s Over-the-Road Tracking Platform.

In-office Commitment:This position requires a commitment to contribute to our collaborative culture by working in-office Five days weekly.

Diversity & Inclusion

At project44 were designing the future of how the world moves and is connected through trade and global supply chains. As we work to deliver a truly world-class product and experience we are also intentionally building teams that reflect the unique communities we serve. Were focused on creating a company where all team members can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Were building a company that every one of us at project44 is proud to work for and our journey of becoming a more diverse equitable and inclusive organization where all have a sense of belonging is shaped through the actions of our leadership global teams and individual team members. We are resolute in our belief that each team member has an equal responsibility to mold and uphold our culture.

project44 is an equal opportunity employer seeking to enrich our work environment by creating opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to thrive. If you share our values and our passion for helping the way the world moves wed love to review your application!

For any accommodation needed during the hiring process please email Even if you dont meet 100% of the above job description you should still seriously consider applying. Studies show that you can still be considered for a role if you meet just 50% of the roles requirements.

More about project44

Since 2014 project44 has been transforming the way one of the largest most important global industries does business. As transportation and logistics continue to evolve and customer expectations around delivery become more demanding industry technology must rise to the just a few short years we have created a digital infrastructure that eliminates the inefficiencies caused by dated technology and manual processes. Our Advanced Visibility Platform is used by the worlds leading brands to track shipments collaborate with supply chain partners drive operational efficiencies and create outstanding customer experiences.