Staff Software Engineer

About FWF
FWF is a third-party logistics and transportation company headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. Together, we have paved the way in the transportation industry since our founding in 2012. Our award-winning culture is devoted to empowering people and collectively fostering an environment of excellence as we strive to uplift our teammates, partners, and customers to create a lasting impact. As a 3PL, we specialize in full truckload (TL), less-than-truckload (LTL), drayage, rail, and international ground and air freight.
Description:
Fifth Wheel Freight is a top-performing 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) company obsessed with speed, precision, and relentless improvement. We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience to join our high-pressure, high-reward team. This is not a role for the average developer - you'll be working side-by-side with the VP of Technology and senior leadership to build proprietary technology that directly shapes how we dominate the freight market.
Note: This role requires 100% on-site work in our office in Kentwood, MI for the first 90 days of employment, with potential for a hybrid schedule following.
What you'll do:

• Architect and build mission-critical applications from scratch.
• Engage directly with leadership and the sales team to turn ideas into fast, robust software that moves the needle for the business.
• Own the full stack: database design, APIs, front-end interfaces, deployment, and scaling.
• Be ready to own your code in production, including on-call rotation for outages.
• Operate in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment - we don't settle for good enough.

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision/life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (4 weeks) and paid holidays
• Transparent, people-first culture
• Discounted gym memberships
• Dependent care reimbursement accounts
• Employee assistance and discount programs

Required qualifications:

• 7-15 years of full-stack development experience, including building complex systems from scratch.
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • RESTful API development
  • Modern JavaScript frameworks for front-end development
  • Database design and integration
  • Unit and End-to-End automated testing methods and tools.
  • Proficiency in React, Typescript, Postgres and AWS Infrastructure
• Proven ability to thrive under pressure and in high-performance environments
• Open to feedback from multiple parties and quick to adapt or pivot as needed
• Creative, scrappy problem-solver who thinks outside the box
• Eager to learn the freight industry and contribute meaningfully
• Willing to work 100% on-site in Grand Rapids for the first 90 days, with potential for hybrid after 90 days
• Committed to high standards-mediocrity isn't in your vocabulary

Bonus: Experience with high-volume transactional systems or sales-driven platforms
FWF Recognition

• Inc 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America - 8 years running
• Transport Topics Top Freight Brokerage Firm
• Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces
• Michigan Celebrates Small Business 50 Companies to Watch
• West Michigan's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For

At FWF, we embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected and valued. Our values - Show don't tell, honor your word, impact those around you, education creates excellence, leadership beyond title, and do what it takes - guide us in promoting equal opportunity and fostering a culture that thrives on equality.