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CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.
Job Description You’ll have a strong technical foundation and leadership capabilities to help drive the development of software products across a variety of domains. In this role, you’ll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions across a variety of domains and products.
As a senior member of the team, you’ll not only design and build scalable software systems but also take ownership of technical direction, architectural decisions, and manage relationships with external contractors. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that outsourced work aligns with our standards, timelines, and strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities May Include
Design and develop scalable, efficient, and high-performance software solutions that meet enterprise and user requirements.
Design and implement robust, scalable architectures for enterprise applications, selecting the appropriate technologies to ensure high performance and maintainability.
Develop clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to best practices, coding standards, and performing regular code reviews to ensure consistency and quality across the team.
Collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and QA testers to ensure a cohesive development process that meets both technical and business objectives.
Develop integrations with various enterprise systems such as ERP, Supply Chain Planning systems, or other cloud-based applications to support seamless data exchange and functionality.
Lead and participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to ensure consistency, quality, and scalability in all development projects.
Mentor and support junior developers by providing technical guidance, coaching, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the development team.
Accountabilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Apply software engineering best practices including modular design, testing, and configuration management to existing code.
Refactor and enhance legacy codebases using modular design, appropriate class structures, and configuration management.
Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes.
Contribute to system architecture and design discussions.
Ensure proper coding standards are followed.
Design system architectures involving APIs to Microsoft Dataverse and Databricks Unity Catalogue.
Oversee the work of 2–3 software engineers, ensuring task alignment, code quality, and timely delivery.
Work in an agile, iterative environment, contributing to continuous delivery.
Integrate data science and machine learning solutions into production code following industry standards.
Communicate effectively with Product Owners, Development teams and business stakeholders.
Experience
Proficiency in Python programming and related frameworks/libraries
Minimum of 5 years professional software engineering experience delivering high-quality software solutions
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a small engineering team, manage project tasks, and uphold delivery standards
Successful delivery of machine learning applications to internal or external customers
Experience working in an Agile development environment
Knowledge
Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and system architecture
Proficiency in Python and familiarity with modern frameworks and libraries
Ability to design scalable, modular, and maintainable code
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment processes
Familiarity with cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) or end-to-end platforms (Databricks)
Ability to design and document system architectures involving APIs (e.g., Microsoft Dataverse, Databricks Unity Catalogue)
Excellent problem-solving skills combined with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders
Capable of managing and mentoring small engineering teams
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering or other Technical Degree
Remote Type Hybrid Remote
Skills to succeed in the role Active Learning, Adaptability, Agile Methodology, Algorithmic Design, Application Frameworks, Cloud and Application Platforms, Computer Programming, Continuous Deployment and Integration, Cross-Functional Work, Curiosity, Debugging, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Error Analysis, Initiative, Problem Solving, Software Release Cycle, Source Control Management, Unit Testing
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Information Technology, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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