Senior Software Engineer

Project44
Chicago, IL

Why project44?

At project44, we believe in better.

We challenge the status quo because we know a better supply chain isn’t just possible—it’s essential. Better for our customers. Better for their business. Better for the world. With our Decision Intelligence Platform, Movement , we’re redefining how global supply chains operate. By transforming fragmented logistics data into real-time, AI-powered insights, we empower companies to connect instantly, see clearly, act decisively, and automate intelligently. Our Supply Chain AI enhances visibility, drives smarter execution, and unlocks next-gen applications that keep businesses moving forward. If you’re driven to solve meaningful problems, leverage AI to scale rapidly, drive impact daily, and be part of a high-performance team – we should talk.

Description:

project44 is looking for a Senior Software Engineer - Backend to join our engineering team. You will work in a fast-paced Agile environment designing, building, and implementing best-in-class integrations to accelerate how project44 connects to the world’s logistics networks. 

Key accountabilities: What you'll work on


  • Build state-of-the-art integrations to expand our ever-growing network of connected carriers and customers. 

  • Manage integrations through their life cycle. 

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the supply chain visibility platform owned by the team. 

  • Building systems in a multi-cloud environment. We use AWS and GCP but value experience in other cloud environments such as Azure. 

  • Work with and align with cross functional teams to solve challenging problems. 

  • Share ownership of all facets of software delivery, including development, operations, and test 

  • You will assume on-call responsibilities for systems (together with the team) that are built and owned by your team.  

  • You will invest in tools, monitoring, and automation to improve on-call experience for everyone on your team. 

Qualifications:


  • 5+ years professional experience building large scale and real time or near real time cloud systems. 

  • Strong programming and debugging skills, with proficiency in C++ or Java.

Experience in: 


  • Building systems in a multi-cloud environment. We use AWS & GCP but value experience in other cloud environments such as Azure. 

  • Creating and working with scalable Java-based micro-services. 

  • Working with databases (preferably Postgres or other SQL based DB) 

  • Event stores and stream-processing in Kafka or Kinesis. 

  • Working in an agile software development environment. 

Desirable and helpful (but not necessary) are experience in 


  • Experience with investigating large and complex codebases

  • Hands-on experience with C++

  • Creating API's/web services: REST, OpenAPI/Swagger is a plus. 

  • Container-orchestration: Docker & Kubernetes 

  • Enjoy database related work: DynamoDB, MongoDB, Postgres. 

  • Analytical approach to problem solving. 

  • Personal drive and maintaining a high pace - while taking responsibility for things working. 

  • Willingness to vocalize your ideas and pick yourself up if you get knocked down.

In-office Commitment: Our office is where ideas spark, connections thrive, and innovation comes alive. We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic and committed to joining our team on-site, in our beautiful headquarters four days a week. Together, we’re building something extraordinary—learn, grow, and thrive in our fast-paced, transformative environment.

Diversity & Inclusion

At project44, we're designing the future of how the world moves and is connected through trade and global supply chains. As we work to deliver a truly world-class product and experience, we are also intentionally building teams that reflect the unique communities we serve. We’re focused on creating a company where all team members can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

We’re building a company that every one of us at project44 is proud to work for, and our journey of becoming a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organization, where all have a sense of belonging, is shaped through the actions of our leadership, global teams, and individual team members. We are resolute in our belief that each team member has an equal responsibility to mold and uphold our culture.

project44 is an equal opportunity employer seeking to enrich our work environment by creating opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to thrive. If you share our values and our passion for helping the way the world moves, we’d love to review your application!

For any accommodation needed during the hiring process, please email  [email protected]. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the above job description you should still seriously consider applying. Studies show that you can still be considered for a role if you meet just 50% of the role’s requirements.


More about project44

Since 2014, project44 has been transforming the way one of the largest, most important global industries does business. As transportation and logistics continue to evolve and customer expectations around delivery become more demanding, industry technology must rise to the occasion. In just a few short years, we have created a digital infrastructure that eliminates the inefficiencies caused by dated technology and manual processes. Our Advanced Visibility Platform is used by the world’s leading brands to track shipments, collaborate with supply chain partners, drive operational efficiencies, and create outstanding customer experiences.

Posted 2025-11-25

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