Engineer, II Software

08:00-17:00

Position open to remote: Yes

Who We Are

Relentlessly Delivering Big Ideas. U.S. Xpress is one of the nation’s largest asset-based trucking companies. But the most valuable asset we offer isn’t tractors, trailers, or even our exclusive, cutting-edge technology. It’s the collective brainpower of thousands of visionaries and problem-solvers. Together, we are revolutionizing the transportation industry by providing innovative, custom solutions. And, here, we believe in the sanctity of a promise—both to our customers, and our people. When we focus our varied talents on reshaping the future of transportation, that’s what we call the POWER OF U.S.

Why U.S. Xpress?

Right Role. Right Tools. Right People. We invest in our talent starting on day one. You will be provided with personal and professional development opportunities that complement your interests and encourage you to build a career you’re passionate about. Whether it is employee stock options, profit-sharing, 401K, professional development, or our competitive pay, we help prepare you for the future. Be part of an organization that values out-of-the-box thinking and rewards employees for going above and beyond. Curious about the other benefits of working with us? Check out other perks below!

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Unlimited Vacation
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site work out facility

The Software Engineer II role is responsible for building the tools that power our freight platform. The Engineer II has a passion for tackling hard problems. A veteran who knows how to get things done and how-to future-proof our architecture and implementations to scale for years to come.This position plays a pivotal role in shaping the definition, vision, design, roadmap, and development of all systems at U.S. Xpress.

Position Functions

• Design, implement, test, deploy and maintain innovative software solutions to transform service performance, durability, cost, and security.
• Own the development lifecycle with a focus on developing new features and functionalities for assigned software applications.
• Use software engineering best practices to ensure a high standard of quality for all of the team deliverables.
• Write high quality distributed system software.
• Work in an agile development environment, always working on the most important projects.
• Collaborate with other teams and across departments to deliver new features and products.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science plus 3 years of relevant professional experience or Master’s degree in a related field plus 1 year of relevant professional experience required

• Experience with at least one modern programming language (Java, Python, JavaScript, Go or C#) and unit testing
• Experience in debugging in shell and AWS
• Experience with AWS services (IAM, S3, Dynamo)
• Previous experience in mentoring junior engineers or leading small tasks within a team
• Previous experience in creating technical documentation
• Transportation, Logistics, and/or Tech industry experience a plus

• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a team
• Owned simple applications or modules, ensuring the code is maintained using best practices
• Created and maintained documentation for functions within the code to ensure clarity and maintainability
• Familiarity with common debugging tools and techniques
• Adept at assessing organizational dynamics and managing change
• Works quickly and efficiently. Able to test solutions, learn, and iterate quickly
• Proactive and pragmatic problem solver
• Communicates effectively across multiple mediums

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This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Employees performing this job may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

U.S. Xpress is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce.