Senior Software Engineer

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Birmingham, MI, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
Automotive • Logistics • Transportation
The Driving Force in Logistics™
The Role
Lead design and delivery of scalable, user-focused microservices and UIs. Mentor engineers, drive technical execution in Agile, own DevOps/observability on cloud, participate in on-call rotation, and enforce secure, testable API and platform practices.
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Senior Software Engineer

RPM is an international non-asset-based logistics and supply chain solutions company. Our focus is to provide customizable solutions tailored to support today’s complex supply chains.  As one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in North America, RPM executes thousands of shipments per month through a combination of digital innovations and an unwavering commitment to customer success. RPM has evolved as a disruptive and differentiated, end-to-end transportation service provider, to meet the ever-changing needs of its customers. RPM proudly services some of the most recognizable and transformative companies in the world as The Driving Force in Logistics™

Your Role

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Software Engineer to join our team and help simplify logistics through innovative, user-focused software solutions. This role is vital to driving technical excellence, designing exceptional user interfaces, and enhancing customer experiences. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead development efforts, mentor team members, and collaborate across departments to deliver high-quality, scalable applications.
 

Key Responsibilities

Software Development:

  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve user experience and internal processes.
  • Design and develop user-focused software solutions by analyzing requirements, studying system flows, and collaborating with stakeholders.
  • Ensure operational feasibility by evaluating requirements, proposing solutions, and designing system specifications and standards.
  • Build scalable, distributed systems with a focus on seamless, intuitive user interfaces.
     

Technical Leadership:

  • Lead technical execution within an Agile environment, including discovery, design, development, and testing phases.
  • Perform code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, security protocols, and data protection best practices.
  • Guide and mentor team members, providing advice, coaching, and educational opportunities to foster professional growth.

Collaboration and Support:

  • Work closely with product, design, and architecture teams to transform ideas into functional and visually appealing user interfaces.
  • Support cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
  • Adhere to company values, demonstrating leadership, accountability, and commitment to excellence.

Operational and Process Excellence:

  • Conduct systems analysis and recommend changes to policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Configure and maintain DevOps environments on Azure to streamline deployment processes.
  • Be available for on-call support rotation to address critical issues and ensure system reliability.
     
Preferred Qualifications:Education

BS/BA in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on distributed systems and cloud-native application development.
  • Proven experience building and operating microservices on AWS (EKS, Lambda, API Gateway).
  • Hands-on experience with event-driven architecture using Apache Kafka or equivalent streaming platforms.
  • Strong proficiency in Java with Spring Boot for building production-grade microservices, including Spring Web, Spring Data, Spring Security, and Spring Cloud.
  • Experience with Node.js / TypeScript or similar backend languages (Go, Python) is a strong asset.
  • Experience with MongoDB Atlas and/or Amazon OpenSearch — schema design, aggregation pipelines, and search indexing.
     
Technical Skills
  • Deep understanding of RESTful API design principles, including versioning, error standards (RFC 9457), pagination, and idempotency.
  • Hands-on experience building Spring Boot microservices deployed on AWS EKS, including:

o   Spring Security with JWT / Auth0 integration for RBAC/ABAC authorization

o   Spring Kafka for Confluent Kafka producer/consumer integration

o   Spring Data MongoDB for MongoDB Atlas data access and aggregation

o   Spring Boot Actuator and AWS CloudWatch for health checks and observability

  • Experience with Auth0 or equivalent Identity Providers — JWT validation, RBAC/ABAC authorization, M2M client credentials, and token introspection.
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation.
  • Hands-on experience with professional software engineering practices including:

o   Coding standards and style guides

o   Code reviews and pull request workflows

o   Source control management (Git/GitHub)

o   CI/CD pipeline development

o   Testing (unit, integration, contract, E2E) and observability

Process Optimization
  • Demonstrated ability to enhance team workflows and implement Agile development processes in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with multi-tenant SaaS platform design, including org-scoped data isolation and tenant-aware authorization.
Quality Assurance
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality, secure, and performant APIs and services that meet reliability, security, and testing standards.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement and platform resilience.
Desired Attributes & Skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and business audiences.
  • Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving aptitude and a passion for clean, maintainable code.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a remote-friendly, team-oriented environment.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a high-velocity, product-driven culture.
  • Comfortable leveraging AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, or similar to accelerate development velocity, improve code quality, and streamline repetitive engineering tasks while maintaining strong foundational engineering judgment and code ownership.

 

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive Base Salary
  • BCBS (medical), Delta Dental & VSP (vision)
  • Life insurance, short & long-term disability – paid by RPM
  • Hybrid Office (Thursdays WFH)
  • Maternity & Paternity Leave
  • 401(k) with generous employer match
  • Unlimited PTO – use it!

 
 

Come as You Are

RPM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. RPM does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. This job description is intended to define the general nature of the work performed by employees assigned to this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills of employees in this role. All our employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time.

Recruitment Agency Notification: RPM does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Do not forward resumes to our careers email address, RPM employees, or any other company location. RPM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Skills Required

  • Strong proficiency in Java with Spring Boot (Spring Web, Spring Data, Spring Security, Spring Cloud)
  • Hands-on experience building Spring Boot microservices deployed on AWS EKS including Spring Boot Actuator and AWS CloudWatch
  • Experience integrating Spring Kafka / Apache Kafka (Confluent) for event-driven architectures
  • Experience with Auth0 or equivalent identity providers; JWT validation, RBAC/ABAC, M2M client credentials
  • Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation)
  • Experience with professional engineering practices: Git/GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, and comprehensive testing (unit, integration, contract, E2E)
  • Be available for on-call support rotation to address critical production issues
  • Configure and maintain DevOps environments on Azure to streamline deployment processes
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience with distributed systems and cloud-native application development
  • Proven experience building and operating microservices on AWS (EKS, Lambda, API Gateway)
  • Hands-on experience with MongoDB Atlas and/or Amazon OpenSearch (schema design, aggregation pipelines, search indexing)
  • Experience with Node.js / TypeScript or similar backend languages (Go, Python)
  • BS/BA in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  • Familiarity with multi-tenant SaaS platform design and tenant-aware authorization

RPM Freight Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RPM Freight Systems and has not been reviewed or approved by RPM Freight Systems.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage are paired with company‑paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability. This combination signals robust core protections as part of the standard package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth An unlimited PTO policy is offered along with separate maternity and paternity leave. Usage expectations are indicated to vary by team, so actual time away can depend on local norms.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with an employer match is included and described as generous. The exact match formula and vesting are not publicly detailed, warranting confirmation during offers.

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The Company
HQ: Royal Oak, MI
285 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

RPM is an international non-asset based logistics and supply chain solutions company. Our focus is servicing the entire spectrum of the Finished Vehicle logistics landscape and specialized Freight transportation for North America and Europe, including Mexico and Canada. As one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in the world, RPM executes tens of thousands of transactions per month and delivers hundreds of thousands of vehicles per year through a combination of digital innovations and an unwavering commitment to customer success. RPM has evolved as a disruptive and differentiated, end-to-end transportation service provider, to meet the ever-changing needs of its customers. Through a value-add 3PL solutions-driven approach implemented to maximize efficiency in the digital age; RPM is a mature and trusted carrier partner with rapidly expanding niche capabilities in vehicle and specialized freight transportation. RPM proudly services the some of the greatest, most recognizable companies in the world as The Driving Force in Logistics™ RPM has made the Inc. 5000 list eight-straight years, Inc. 5000 Regionals three straight years, was awarded by Business Intelligence Group for the Sustainability Leadership award, named by Food Logistics as a Top Green Provider, is Great Places To Work® certified, made Crain's Private 200 Companies list four consecutive years, Named by Transport Topics as a Top 100 Freight Broker four consecutive years in a row, awarded the honor of Entrepreneur Magazine's Top Company Cultures, Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces, "Cool Places to Work in Michigan" by Crain's Detroit Business, named a "Top Place to Work" by Detroit Free Press, and we are 9001 ISO certified, 1401 ISO certified, and an EcoVadis rated supplier.

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