Senior Java Developer
About The Position
Descartes is a global leader in logistics and supply chain technology, providing cloud-based solutions to over 26,000 customers worldwide. The Routing, Mobile & Telematics platform is central to last-mile logistics innovation, combining route optimization, real-time driver connectivity, and telematics data. We are seeking a Senior Software Developer specializing in Route Optimization & Planning to join this team. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex algorithmic problems, build scalable cloud systems, and leverage AI to optimize real-world logistics, with a tangible global impact.
Requirements
- Strong experience with Java and modern backend development with a minimum of 6 years experience
- Experience building cloud-native services on AWS
- Experience with distributed systems and microservice architectures
- Strong understanding of algorithms, optimization, or complex problem solving
Nice To Haves
- Experience with data-driven systems or AI/ML integration
Responsibilities
- Design and build high-performance route optimization and planning services
- Develop and evolve Java-based microservices running on AWS
- Work on algorithm-heavy systems solving real-world logistics problems at scale
- Integrate AI and machine learning capabilities that learn from real operational outcomes to improve routing performance
- Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and other engineers to push the boundaries of intelligent fleet optimization
- Contribute to architecture, performance tuning, and scalability of systems used by fleets worldwide
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Great benefits
- Remote and flexible work hours
- Opportunity to join a company on an awesome mission with a great existing team and trajectory
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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