Software Engineer II

C. H Robinson is seeking a Software Engineer II on our Digital Connectivity team, in this role, you will be responsible for impacting and continuously improving our engineering culture, process.  If you are an experienced software engineer who enjoys collaborating with other talented and passionate engineers to create customer-facing products that solve big problems and delight customers, this is the opportunity for you!  

This role may be located only in Eden Prairie, Chicago or Kansas City 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Develop software and design solutions independently to satisfy customer requirements that considers performance and availability 
• Partner with engineering product managers and principal software engineers to translate requirements into detailed designs 
• Increase code quality through code reviews and writing unit, integration and acceptance tests 
• Optimize, refactor, and reuse code to improve performance and maintainability while ensuring maximum efficiency, effectiveness, and return on investment 
• Tune performance and resolve availability issues of product or service and its dependencies in production 
• Develop and maintain thorough technical documentation for features 
• Write code using secure programming patterns and by finding, fixing, and enhancing security in existing applications 
• Estimate software development effort including identifying dependent teams and developing code to satisfy complex requirements 
• Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies 
• Mentor and coach other software engineers by participating in design and code reviews and share best practices; proactively seek mentorship from others 
• Adopt engineering best practices while contributing to the definition of the engineering lifecycle as well as the definition of best practices 
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements 
• On Call rotation responsibilities 

Required Qualifications: 

• 3+year of experience developing and implementing commercial software 
• 3+ years of experience creating applications and features in an object-oriented environment (ex. C#, .NET, Java) 
• 2+ year of experience with JavaScript 
• Experience with database objects in relational databases (ex. MS SQL, Oracle) or non-relational databases (ex. MongoDB, Elastic, Cosmos) 
• Experience with HTTP and REST architecture 
• Experience with unit, integration, and acceptance testing 
• Experience with version control systems (ex. GIT, GitHub, TFS, etc.) 
• Experience with CI/CD continuous integration / continuous deployment practices 
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IS, MIS, or other technology degree or minimum 4 years of equivalent work experience and high school diploma/GED 
• A strong understanding of fundamental computer science concepts, including algorithms, data structures, system design, operating systems, and networking. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in system integration projects or global projects 
• Experience with transportation, logistics, or business systems 
• Proven track record delivering software in an agile environment 
• Experience building cloud native applications and services (ex. Azure, AWS, GCP) 
• Experience building Containerized applications (Docker, AKS) 
• Experience with data streaming and messaging architecture and frameworks (ex. Kafka, RabbitMQ, ESB) 
• Familiarity with the .NET framework, Node.js and React. 
• Experience with managing DevOps Pipelines (Azure DevOps) 
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision 
• Possess solid communication skills and strong customer focus 
• A learning and growth mindset that is open to giving and receiving feedback 
• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment 

We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Compensation Range

The base pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by work location, which takes into account geographic cost of labor, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, your recruiter will provide more details about the specific base pay for your location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.

Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that women, people of color, and individuals with disabilities may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers and communities. We believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth and enables engaged and thriving teams.  We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

Affirmative Action Employer/EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran 

Benefits

Your Health, Wealth and Self

Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:

• Two medical plans (including a High Deductible Health Plan)

• Prescription drug coverage

• Enhanced Fertility benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)

• Dental and Vision

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Paid and floating holidays

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Paid parental leave

• Paid time off to volunteer in your community

• Charitable Giving Match Program

• 401(k) with 6% company matching

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Dig in to our full list of benefits on OUR CULTURE page.