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Senior Software Engineer

Flexport
Location
Shanghai, China
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience writing software
  • 3+ years of design and architecture knowledge
  • Experience building large scale, high-performance systems in a complex, multi-tiered, distributed environment
  • Knowledge of at least one programming language such as Java, Kotlin, Ruby, Python or C++
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
Nice to have
  • A love of simple, well-tested code that is easy to extend and hard to break
  • A bias for action
  • Ability to convey technical ideas in common terms to business partners and product managers
  • Experience delivering large projects involving multiple teams
  • Understanding of performance tradeoffs, load balancing and operational issues
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer at Flexport, you will be responsible for architecting, designing, developing, testing, and maintaining critical systems related to freight forwarding. You will work in a microservice architecture, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems and mentor junior engineers. The role emphasizes building high-quality, scalable solutions that enhance the user experience in global trade.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Focus on mentoring and team leadership may require strong interpersonal skills
  • Emphasis on legacy code untangling may indicate some existing technical debt
Job score2.8/5
Benefits1/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency0/5

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