Software Engineer - Backend
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Position Overview & Specifications
KeepTruckin builds technology using the latest advancements in AI and computer vision to improve the safety and efficiency of businesses with vehicles. Over one million drivers and 100,000 companies across every industry trust KeepTruckin’s integrated platform to power their operations, prevent accidents and reduce costs.
At KeepTruckin, we see our hard work rewarded in tangible ways every day, and we believe that intelligence is most powerful when paired with humility. We’re motivated by the opportunity to save lives on the road while impacting and improving every facet of multiple trillion-dollar industries that keep our physical economy moving. KeepTruckin is proud to be a Forbes Cloud 100 company, Forbes Best Startup Employer 2020, and an Inc Magazine Best Place to Work.
About the Role:
As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for building products that will modernize the Compliance, fleet, and driver management solutions for our customers to increase productivity, profitability and more importantly to keep the roads safe. As part of this role you will build scalable infrastructure, APIs/services and work with a team that is passionate and make an impact to the trucking industry which is the driving force of the economy.
We are looking for accomplished engineers to not just deliver products to bolster KeepTruckin’s success on providing Compliance solutions but to go beyond it using the latest technologies.
What You’ll Do:
Collaborate with a cross functional team to design, document, and deliver scalable solutions
Ability to write secure, maintainable code that powers the platform that connects the world’s trucks
Launch and support features that will be used by trucking industry
Resource for the product team to determine technical feasibility of features
What We’re Looking For:
A degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
3+ years software development experience
Experience building product infrastructure, distributed systems and data models
Experience in Ruby on Rails, Go Lang, Java, Javascript/Node.js or similar language
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis, and Cassandra
Experience building for Cloud Infrastructure such as AWS, GCP, Azure or private clouds
Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is one of KeepTruckin's core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.
Please do not let an arrest or conviction record prevent you from applying for employment at KT. KT considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Software Engineering
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Software Engineer - Backend roles across KeepTruckin's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Software Engineering.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £36,732 - £53,737 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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