Senior Engineer, Software Engineering - Hybrid

XPO•Portland, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Engineer, Software Engineering at XPO will be responsible for designing and developing new software solutions by applying computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis techniques to meet business requirements. This role involves following industry best practices and XPO's standardized processes to deliver improved software. The engineer will also be involved in testing and supporting scheduled deployment dates, evaluating and selecting appropriate programming constructs and data storage methods, and developing system documentation. Collaboration with architects, systems engineers, project managers, and operations analysts is key for deploying solutions and troubleshooting issues. The role also includes participating in code reviews, coordinating software deployments, certifying software functionality and performance through testing, and evaluating new technologies to enhance software solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, or related technical field or the equivalent combination of education and experience
2 years of experience in software solutions development preferably in medium to large corporate environments or commercial software companies.
2 years of experience of mobile application development in Android
Full Stack development experience using at least one of the following: C#, Xamarin/Maui, and React Native
Experience with SQL and relational databases (Oracle).
Experience with data marshalling, data transformation, and data representation technologies (Model entities, JSON, HTML, XML, Stylesheets).
Experience with rapid programming, agile development, software patterning, and refactoring techniques
Experience with process communication techniques (shared memory, message queues, data streams, semaphores).
Experience with creating and consuming distributed data services (REST APIs, Messaging Buses).
Experience in an Agile Environment with Scrum methodologies.
Experience in Web Services development using HTTP, REST
Experience with multithreaded application design
Experience with asynchronous messaging frameworks for application integration. Google Firebase preferred.
Experience in production support activities by monitoring and troubleshooting production issues.
Experience in source control management using GIT

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or related technical field.
5 years of experience in software solutions development preferably in medium to large corporate environments or commercial software companies.
4 years of experience of mobile application development in Android
Full Stack development experience using at least one of the following: C#, Xamarin/Maui, and React Native
Strong written and verbal communication skills in technical settings and with internal management. Well-developed active listening and presentation skills.
Solid knowledge of IT software development life cycle methodologies and processes, including usage of source control tools
Strong time management, prioritization skills, and techniques for managing customer expectations.
Logistics industry experience

Responsibilities

Design and develop new software by applying techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis that satisfies the objectives stated in business requirements.
Follow industry best practices, techniques and XPO standardized processes that deliver improved software solutions.
Be available for testing/support on scheduled deployment dates that are designated by the standardized change management process.
Evaluate and select process and logic patterns, programming language constructs, data storage methods, and operating environment interfaces that effectively satisfy business requirements and quantifiable measures; develop appropriate programs and systems documentation according to established department standards.
Collaborate with architects, systems engineers, project managers, systems administrators, and operations analysts to deploy and implement solutions, and troubleshoot technical issues.
Participate in collaborative code reviews conducted with colleagues and team members; coordinate the deployment and implementation of software solutions.
Certify the proper functioning and performance of software components using repeatable, reproducible, and reportable software testing methodologies.
Evaluate new technologies for inclusion in developed software solutions; introduce new industry standards and techniques that deliver improved software solutions.