Who We Are: USCS is dedicated to advancing, innovating, and serving companies seeking "Best in Service", facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are an employee-focused, equal opportunity employer and would love to have you join our team.
The Job Details:
Join us as we design and build cutting‑edge Java applications that anchor our hybrid‑cloud environment and drive our next‑generation warehouse management system. You’ll work alongside a skilled and collaborative engineering team to create API‑first services that are testable, observable, performant, and ready for real‑world scale. This is your chance to shape modern systems, tackle meaningful technical challenges, and contribute to a platform that keeps our operations moving with precision and innovation.
Responsibilities:
- Design and build Java applications in our monolith and next-gen microservice hybrid cloud infrastructure
- Ensure applications are testable, observable, configurable, documented, maintainable, and performant
- Guide junior members of the team in proper software design using TDD, API-first and SOLID principles
- Work with operations and DB teams to optimize delivery and runtime performance
- Work with vendors and third-party staffing providers to evaluate solutions, architect integrations, assign tasks and ensure successful delivery
The Job Specifics:
- Location and Department: Software Development
- Reports To: Software Development Manager
- Travel Amount: Less than 10%
- Job Type, EEO, and Job Code: Full-Time, Exempt
- Salaried, Semi-Biweekly Paid
- Salary Range: $130,000-$145,000/yr.
What We Are Looking For:
The Ideal candidate will have or be able to complete the below qualifications.
- Education:
- BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field
- Qualifications:
- 6+ years of software development experience
- Demonstrable experience in solution design, architecture and delivery
- Excellent knowledge of Java internals: class-loading, memory management, transaction management, etc.
- Excellent knowledge around monitoring and distributed tracing
- Experience with Java libraries such as Spring, Hibernate as well as containers such as Spring Boot, OpenLiberty
- Experience with relational databases such as Oracle and PostgreSQL, including tuning and optimization as well experience with non-relational databases such as Mongo
- Preferred Qualifications:
- C++ experience
- Warehousing and supply chain domain knowledge
- Front-end development with Angular and React
- Experience with various Hyperscalers, preferably Azure
Other Abilities You Will Need to Have: The requirements described below are representative of those required to perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties.
- Bend and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
- Lift up to 70 lbs. occasionally, with assistance.
- Work in a temperature range from +50°F to -30°F with moderate noise levels.
- Lift overhead when required.
- May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or occasional standing, walking, lifting needed to carry out everyday activities
- Stand and walk for extended periods.
- Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
- Attention to detail.
- Effective communication, vision, and hearing are essential for safety and productivity.
- Operate scanners, tablets, radios, phones, computers, and other essential warehouse equipment as required.
- Additional work hours may be requested by management to help manage employee production, projects, and/or special events.
- Operate a registered motor vehicle if apart of daily tasks.
- Engage in frequent personal interaction and communication.
- Possess strong arithmetic and reading skills.
- Follow verbal instructions, written instructions, and company policies.
- Be a self-starter, able to work independently and coordinate with others.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing stress and meeting productivity guidelines.
The Standard Details:
- Always maintain a professional demeanor in appearance and communications.
- Participate in staff and/or customer meetings as required.
- Take initiative to prevent non-conformities related to products, process, and quality systems.
- Identify and report any issues related to product, processes, and/or quality.
- Propose and implement solutions through appropriate channels.
- Ensure solutions are effectively implemented.
- Always follow posted security procedures while in the building.
- Participate in safety and educational training programs.
What’s In It for You:
We are a great company with great people. Full-time employees not under contract are offered:
- 401K and Educational Assistance after 1 year.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield is available after 30 days of service, if elected.
- Company Life Insurance.
- A variety of additional benefits and perks.
Additional Information:
- This job description may not encompass all tasks necessary to complete the role.
- Job functions may vary based on the area of operation. This description outlines the most common tasks required for the job.
- Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
Other Benefits Include:
If annual hours are attained, these benefits may apply. Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Legal Insurance, Pet Discount, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care + Permanent Life Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Supplemental Disability Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Supplemental Spouse Life Insurance, Child Life Insurance, Loan Solution, Health Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Flexible Spending Account, Telemedicine, Virtual Primary Care, Prescription Savings Plan, Prescription Specialty Copay Assistance Program, Weight Management Program, Chronic Condition Management, Care Navigator Program, 24/7 Nurse Line, Expert Medical Opinion, Precious Additions Maternity Program, Health Advocacy, Employee Assistance Program, Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Digital Physical Therapy, Behavioral and Mental Health Platforms, Auto and home discount program, Secure Travel Protection, Discount Programs, 401(k) plan, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, Referral program & Commuter Benefit (NJ ONLY).
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What We Do
For more than 125 years, United States Cold Storage (USCS) has protected America’s food supply through a national network of 39 world‑class, temperature‑controlled facilities across 14 states. Today, that mission is driven as much by software as it is by steel and concrete.
Behind every truck, pallet, and movement is a modern, in‑house engineering organization building the mission‑critical systems that run our warehouses. Our teams develop and operate the technology that tracks inventory in real time, optimizes labor and throughput, integrates automation and robotics, and connects seamlessly with our partners’ supply chains. We work across multiple clouds and databases, leverage modern data platforms like Snowflake, and solve complex computer science problems—from optimization to routing at scale.
With more than 4,300 employees and a 200+ person IT organization operating like a modern product and engineering group, USCS offers the rare combination of stability, scale, and complex technical challenges. We do whatever it takes to help our partners profitably reach their goals—whether that’s primary cold storage or fully integrated third‑party logistics—because when the temperature matters, getting it right matters even more.
Our facilities are located in: California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.
Why Work With Us
USCS is a family built on trust, teamwork, and pride. From freezer floors to engineering, everyone helps build the next generation of cold storage with practical tech that makes operations safer and smarter—because here, you don’t just keep food moving—you build how it moves next.
