Expert Software Engineer

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Expert 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 and various back end systems supporting the platform, and other digital initiatives. The incumbent determines and ensures the compliance with J.B. Hunt's architectural standards.

• Evaluate and provide guidance on implementing new technology
• Provide technical leadership across application teams, including, but not limited to conducting training, developing learning sessions, and contributing to the Architecture Review Board
• Contribute to application or platform architecture standards through standards committees
• Create and enhance software features, both front-end and back-end, by implementing secure, efficient, maintainable, and scalable code; identify opportunities to improve existing systems
• Ensure code quality and reliability by designing effective unit, integration, and performance tests; regularly review the work of junior team members for accuracy. Lead collaboration with teams in charge of products and user design during the story refinement process to ensure high quality requirements and achievable solutions
• Contribute to team goals through participating in collaboration and ensuring deadlines are met
• Act as a technical consultant to the team's management by leveraging technical and domain knowledge to answer questions
• Analyze the most complex technical issues and bottlenecks; troubleshoot bugs and implement effective solutions
• Train, mentor, coach, and onboard junior team members

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Technology, or related, or foreign equivalent with 5 years of experience in software engineering or related field, or suitable combination of education, experience, and training OR Master's degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Technology, or related field, or foreign equivalent with 3 years of experience in software engineering or related field, or suitable combination of education, experience, and training

• 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/Type Script frameworks, such as Angular and React Native
• Professional experience interacting with and managing the performance of relational, No
  
  SQL, and Graph databases
• Familiarity with cloud-based containerization and continuous integration/delivery strategies
• Experience in software troubleshooting

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.

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.

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

Engineering, Software Development

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.