Software Engineer II

C. H Robinson is seeking a Software Engineer II where you'll be challenged to build modern, responsive, and highly scalable systems that are accelerating commerce through the world's most powerful supply chain platform; Navisphere. In addition, the role is responsible for impacting and continuously improving our engineering culture, process.  If you are an experienced software engineer who enjoys collaborating with other talented and passionate engineers to create customer-facing products that solve big problems and delight customers, this is the opportunity for you! 

This role may be located in Eden Prairie, Chicago, Kansas City

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Design, develop, and maintain responsive and user-friendly web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Collaborate with designers, ensuring the UI is responsive and user centric.
• Ensure the application works seamlessly across a wide range of browsers and devices.
• Utilize frameworks like Bootstrap, Tailwind, or Material UI and preprocessors like LESS/SASS for efficient and maintainable styling.
• Optimize front-end performance for fast loading times and a smooth user experience.
• Work with the backend team to integrate RESTful APIs and Web services, ensuring seamless integration between frontend and backend development.
• Use tools like Chrome DevTools, Lighthouse, and other debugging tools to ensure a bug-free and high-performance output of code.
• Increase code quality through code reviews and writing unit, integration and acceptance tests
• Optimize, refactor, and reuse code to improve performance and maintainability while ensuring maximum efficiency, effectiveness, and return on investment
• Tune performance and resolve availability issues of product or service and its dependencies in production
• Develop and maintain thorough technical documentation for features

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience developing and implementing commercial software
• 3+ years of experience creating applications and features in an object-oriented environment (ex. C#, .NET, Java)
• Expertise in writing clean, maintainable, and responsive CSS, including understanding of CSS3 features like Flexbox and Grid.
• Experience with popular CSS frameworks like Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, or Material UI to speed up development.
• Strong understanding of HTML5, including semantic tags, form handling, and accessibility best practices.
• Deep understanding of responsive web design principles, including mobile-first design, breakpoints, and fluid layouts.
• Experience in integrating third-party APIs, including RESTful services, into web applications
• Experience in integrating third-party APIs, including RESTful services, into web applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid understanding of React.js for building dynamic user interfaces, including component-based architecture, state management, and hooks.
• Familiarity with Next.js for building fast, server-side rendered React applications, including concepts like static site generation (SSG), server-side rendering (SSR), and API routes. 
• Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Jest or React Testing Library for unit testing and component testing. 
• Knowledge of Sitecore CMS and its integration with frontend technologies for creating scalable and dynamic content-driven applications.
• Experience with Adobe Target for conducting A/B testing, personalization, and optimization to improve user experience and conversion rates.
• Sitecore experience
• Ability to troubleshoot issues, identify solutions, and optimize frontend performance.
• A learning and growth mindset that is open to giving and receiving feedback
• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Compensation Range

The base pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by work location, which takes into account geographic cost of labor, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.

Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!

Equal Opportunity

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

EOE//Disabled/Veteran