Staff Software Engineer

About the Role

Kaleris, a private equity-backed software company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, leads the global supply chain execution market. They specialize in digital supply chain transformation for industrial and finished goods shippers and carriers, focusing on innovative solutions in yard management, shipment visibility, and asset management across rail, truck, and multimodal transport.

We are seeking a skilled Staff Software Engineer to elevate our Rail Products, concentrating on intermodal and inland rail facilities. This position involves creating cutting-edge software to streamline cargo movement in rail networks, enhancing visibility, efficiency, and operational performance for our worldwide customers. The role offers competitive pay, bonuses, health and life insurance, onsite parking, and flexible working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical strategy and take ownership of crucial codebase components end-to-end.
• Shape architectural designs, system frameworks, and technology choices within the product scope.
• Promote and implement best practices in coding, testing, and AI-assisted development across teams.
• Develop new product features for international clients using test-driven development to ensure quality and scalability.
• Mentor engineering staff, lead design and feature assessments, and boost team engineering capabilities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product management, professional services, and QA to exceed user expectations.
• Handle full stack development responsibilities, covering frontend and backend tasks with clear ownership.
• Facilitate cross-team knowledge exchange via workshops and document architectural decisions.
• Engage fully in the software development lifecycle, from design through deployment and maintenance.
• Travel internationally occasionally to collaborate with customers and other locations.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

Skills & Expertise

• Extensive knowledge of Java programming and full stack development, skilled in designing scalable and reliable systems.
• Proven track record driving architectural decisions and technical leadership for core services.
• Strong foundation in Object-Oriented Programming, design patterns, and enterprise application architectures.
• Experience applying AI tools and advanced engineering practices to enhance team productivity and code quality.
• Proficiency in test-driven development methodologies and unit testing tools like JUnit and EasyMock.
• Well-versed in relational database design and complex querying.
• Practical experience using frameworks such as Hibernate and Spring.
• Competent in version control with Git and continuous integration platforms like TeamCity or Jenkins.
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to address diverse technical challenges.
• Strong communication skills for conveying complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience mentoring and coaching engineers to establish best practices and improve team standards.
• Self-motivated, capable of making independent decisions and working without close supervision.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salary package.
• Medical insurance coverage.
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance paid by the company.
• Paid Time Off programs including flexible PTO, parental leave, and volunteering days.
• Allowances for broadband internet and IT equipment.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs and career growth mentorship.

Additional Information

The outlined responsibilities and duties are indicative, with possible additional assignments or scope changes as required by the business.

Kaleris is committed to equal opportunities and values workplace diversity, prohibiting discrimination across various personal attributes, ensuring an inclusive environment for all employees.