Software Engineer

Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation management services. As a third-party logistics provider, we simplify transportation management for our clients and carriers, handling crucial tasks so they can focus on what they do best. From coast to coast, dock to dock, and across all major transportation modes, Echo connects businesses that need to ship their products with carriers who transport goods quickly, securely, and cost-effectively. Position Purpose As a Software Engineer on the Echo Global Logistics team, you will contribute to engineering of large scale web-based applications to enable Echos business while supporting architectural vision of quality, scalability, performance and function. Our proprietary software is created with the goal to simplify transportation for our customers and carriers, and is one of our largest competitive advantages in an ever growing market. Our team has recently been ranked the third largest digital company by employee size in Chicago and we are continuing to see increased growth in virtually all of our technical teams. We have recently completed the technology integration with Command Transportation and look forward to continued success with you as part of our team! Essential Position Functions You... See technology as a passion, not something you just do between 9-5 Possess the ability to create new solutions; we operate on a web based platform and constantly facing unchartered waters Possess strong fundamentals within coding technologies and a willingness to wear several hats when called upon Do not wait for something to break; find a problem before it becomes one and constantly aiming to improve Having a willingness to vocalize these ideas and pick yourself up if you get knocked down We Value passionate technologists, go-getters, and people who never stop seeking ways to improve existing technology Have a high focus on career development and the runway to get you there Work hard, period Offer competitive compensation, benefits, 401k, challenging projects, company wide events, coworkers and leaders who will push you to get better, a sense of community not found anywhere else Responsibilities: Software Engineers work in conjunction with Senior Engineers, Business Analysts, and Business Owners Contributes to technical design including high-level conceptual diagram, ERD, service contracts using C# and SQL based technologies (open to other languages) in an Agile environment. Producing high quality code and addressing technical debt. Support and accountable for timely releases Prepares data sets to test logic, error handling and system workflows. Isolates, reproduces, and tracks defects. Carry out root cause analysis on defects to ensure fixes are happening in the right way. Provide mentorship to teammates As a team member work hand in hand with product owner to break down user stories. Develops and writes testing scripts and plans to ensure that software functions as expected. Managing software risk, balancing priorities, going above and beyond the call of duty. Position Requirements 1-3 years developing commercial-grade business applications leveraging the following: Writing code in an OO programming language Build or maintain fault tolerant systems Data structure and algorithms SOA architecture 1-3 years developing front end applications leveraging: Javascript HTML CSS Proven track record in working in a fast paced environment What's in it for you? Help career growth by joining industry leader and continuing to advance Echo web based technologies Working with an organization with defined market goals, products, customers, revenue, and development teams Experienced mentors to learn and adopt new practices Ability to introduce your own views and takes on our product offerings Work in the full software delivery life-cycle Ability to constantly enhance and improve applications Have a clearly defined career growth track with enough flexibility to pave your own way Work environment/physical demands summary: This job operates in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office with an open seating floor plan. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran. Benefits For more information about our benefit offerings, please visit our careers page at https://www.echo.com/company/careers. Compensation $97,750.00-143,600.00 per year This role is eligible for a bonus that is based on a combination of personal and business performance. Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation management services. As a third-party logistics provider, we at Echo Global Logistics, were in the business of simplifying transportation management. We didnt become a Fortune 1000 company by chance. We got here because of our team members, who are unwavering in their pursuit to solve complex problems, provide exceptional service, and make an impact every day. Come join Echo and accelerate your career! Your recruiter will keep you informed on what that will look like for the role you are being considered for. During the recruiting process, our recruiting team will continue connecting with qualified candidates in a virtual setting and will have the option of in-office interviews depending on location and the role. For those who are joining the Echo family, your onboarding experience will also be conducted virtually until further notice.