Senior R&D Software Developer Jobs in Portland, OR

What you'll need to succeed as a Senior Engineer, Software Engineering at XPO

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering, or related technical field or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 years of experience in software solutions development preferably in medium to large corporate environments or commercial software companies. 
• 2 years of experience of mobile application development in Android
• Full Stack development experience using at least one of the following: C#, Xamarin/Maui, and React Native
• Experience with SQL and relational databases (Oracle).
• Experience with data marshalling, data transformation, and data representation technologies (Model entities, JSON, HTML, XML, Stylesheets).
• Experience with rapid programming, agile development, software patterning, and refactoring techniques
• Experience with process communication techniques (shared memory, message queues, data streams, semaphores).
• Experience with creating and consuming distributed data services (REST APIs, Messaging Buses).
• Experience in an Agile Environment with Scrum methodologies.
• Experience in Web Services development using HTTP, REST
• Experience with multithreaded application design
• Experience with asynchronous messaging frameworks for application integration. Google Firebase preferred.
• Experience in production support activities by monitoring and troubleshooting production issues.
• Experience in source control management using GIT

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering or related technical field.
• 5 years of experience in software solutions development preferably in medium to large corporate environments or commercial software companies. 
• 4 years of experience of mobile application development in Android
• Full Stack development experience using at least one of the following: C#, Xamarin/Maui, and React Native
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in technical settings and with internal management. Well-developed active listening and presentation skills.
• Solid knowledge of IT software development life cycle methodologies and processes, including usage of source control tools
• Strong time management, prioritization skills, and techniques for managing customer expectations.
• Logistics industry experience

About the Senior Engineering, Software Engineering job

Pay, benefits and more:

• Competitive compensation package
• Full health insurance benefits are available on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance
• Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Design and develop new software by applying techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis that satisfies the objectives stated in business requirements. Follow industry best practices, techniques and XPO standardized processes that deliver improved software solutions.  Be available for testing/support on scheduled deployment dates that are designated by the standardized change management process.
• Evaluate and select process and logic patterns, programming language constructs, data storage methods, and operating environment interfaces that effectively satisfy business requirements and quantifiable measures; develop appropriate programs and systems documentation according to established department standards.
• Collaborate with architects, systems engineers, project managers, systems administrators, and operations analysts to deploy and implement solutions, and troubleshoot technical issues. 
• Participate in collaborative code reviews conducted with colleagues and team members; coordinate the deployment and implementation of software solutions.
• Certify the proper functioning and performance of software components using repeatable, reproducible, and reportable software testing methodologies. 
• Evaluate new technologies for inclusion in developed software solutions; introduce new industry standards and techniques that deliver improved software solutions. 

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you're looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. 

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification. 

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