About the job

Company Description

PortPro is a privately owned technology company that specializes in the global drayage industry. Operating out of major U.S. ports and railways, PortPro offers a suite of connected apps (drayOS) that unify its customers’ back-end operations from anywhere. By using our integrated platform, drayage carriers can connect, operate, evaluate, and scale their business seamlessly. We aim to provide our customers with the tools needed to build their businesses and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Full-cycle application development: Participate in the entire software development life cycle, including coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Front-end development: Build responsive and visually appealing user interfaces using React.js and other modern front-end technologies.
• Back-end development: Design and implement server-side logic using Node.js, building RESTful APIs, and integrating with databases and other external services.
• Database management: Create and optimize database schemas, perform data migration, and ensure data integrity and security.
• Code optimization and performance: Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize the application for maximum speed and scalability.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Troubleshooting and bug fixing: Investigate and resolve issues reported by users or identified through testing and monitoring.
• Stay up-to-date: Keep updated with the industry trends, new technologies, and best practices to continuously improve the development process and ensure the adoption of the latest tools and methodologies.
• Scrum Facilitation: Guide teams in Agile and Scrum methodologies, ensuring adherence to Agile principles and best practices.
• Sprint Planning & Execution: Organize and facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 4 years + of experience in any related field either on Backend or Frontend. 
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer, with a strong focus on Node.js and React
• Solid understanding of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and related web technologies.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and integrating with databases (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL) and third-party services.
• Familiarity with modern front-end tooling, such as Webpack, Babel, or TypeScript.
• Knowledge of server-side rendering and asynchronous programming.
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug and resolve complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.