Job Title:

Senior Software Engineer

Department:

IT, Telecom & Internet

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Arkansas

City:

Lowell

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the Senior Software Engineer is responsible for applying advanced programming techniques during development and design tasks. This position documents programs, develops and implements new features, and supports critical web applications' layer architecture, various back end systems supporting the platform, and other digital initiatives. The incumbent serves as a team lead and ensures compliance with J.B. Hunt's architectural standards.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and enhance software features, both front-end and back-end, by implementing secure, efficient, maintainable, and scalable code
• Lead architectural decisions for new features; evaluate trade-offs for scalability, performance, and maintainability
• Mentor and facilitate knowledge sharing with junior team members; conduct code reviews by providing constructive feedback
• Ensure code quality and reliability by designing effective unit, integration, and performance tests; regularly review the work of junior team members for accuracy
• Analyze complex technical issues and bottlenecks; troubleshoot bugs and implement effective solutions
• Collaborate with teams in charge of products and user design during the story refinement process to ensure high quality requirements and achievable solutions
• Communicate effectively cross-functionally to achieve team and product goals
• Consistently deliver product features on time and with minimal defects
• Act as a consultant to the team's management by leveraging technical and domain knowledge to answer questions

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Technology or related field, or foreign equivalent with 5 years of experience in software engineering or related field, or suitable combination of education, experience, and training
AND Demonstration of the following:

• Experience effectively participating in the software design process
• Ability to complete tasks with a high quality of work in a timely manner
• Professional experience leveraging an object-oriented language, such as Java or .NET/.netcore to implement RESTful and/or event driven architectures
• Professional experience implementing web and/or mobile interfaces using JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks, such as Angular and React Native
• Professional experience interacting with and managing the performance of relational, NoSQL, and Graph databases
• Familiarity with cloud-based containerization and continuous integration/delivery strategies
• Experience in software troubleshooting

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.  This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:

Bachelors: Computer and Information Science (Required), Bachelors: Computer Engineering (Required), Bachelors: Information Technology (Required), Bachelors: Management Information Systems (Required)

Work Experience:

Engineering, Software Development

Certifications:

Job Opening ID:

00567692 Senior Software Engineer (Evergreen) (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.