Role: Java Fullstack Developer
Location: Remote
Type: Contract-to-Hire
Overview:
As a Senior Engineer, you will design, develop, and operate distributed backend platform components that serve as the backbone for logistics optimization.
This role is central to transformation, enabling:
Automation of critical workflows across rail operations.
Predictive analytics and AI-driven logistics for smarter asset utilization.
Real-time visibility and decision-making to optimize supply chains.
Sustainability initiatives through fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
Key Responsibilities:
Architect and Design Distributed Systems: Build scalable, resilient, and fault-tolerant platform components for enterprise-grade logistics applications.
Enable Real-Time Logistics Decisions: Develop systems that process telemetry and operational data to optimize train scheduling, asset utilization, and route planning.
Lead Development Efforts: Implement backend services, APIs, and frameworks that support IoT-driven insights and predictive maintenance.
Operational Excellence: Ensure high availability and reliability for mission-critical logistics platforms through automation and monitoring.
Performance Optimization: Continuously improve system performance to support high volume, time-sensitive freight operations.
Technical Leadership: Mentor engineers and set best practices for distributed systems development.
Required Qualifications:
Experience: 8+ years in software engineering with a strong focus on distributed systems and backend platforms.
Technical Expertise:
Deep knowledge of distributed architectures, microservices, and event-driven systems.
Proficiency in languages such as Java, Go, or Python.
Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
Experience with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and data stores (SQL/NoSQL).
Operational Skills: Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools, and incident management.
Leadership: Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor senior engineers.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with streaming platforms, distributed caching, and high-throughput systems.
Knowledge of security best practices for distributed systems.
Familiarity with observability frameworks (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry).
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