Senior Software Developer

Senior Software Developer Fifth Wheel Freight - 3.3 Kentwood, MI Job Details 10 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Dependent care reimbursement Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Gym membership Life insurance Qualifications Software engineering Public Cloud Enterprise software systems development JavaScript frameworks Production systems AWS Implementing APIs Developing automated testing protocols Application Maintenance Front-end component implementation Systems & applications support TypeScript Relational database design Full Job Description About FWF FWF is a third-party logistics company headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI and founded in 2012. Our award-winning culture is devoted to empowering people and collectively fostering an environment of excellence as we strive to uplift our team members, 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. Senior Software Developer Fifth Wheel Freight is a high-performing 3PL (third-party logistics) company built on speed, precision, and continuous improvement. We're hiring a senior Software Engineer (7+ years) to join our Software Development team building and supporting the proprietary technology that runs our business. This is a hands-on role on a small, capable team. You'll own systems end to end, from initial build through production support, and your work will directly shape how FWF operates in the freight market. This role is 100% on-site in our Kentwood, MI office for the first 90 days, with the potential for a hybrid schedule afterward. What you'll do Build mission-critical applications alongside the development team Own your code in production, including participating in an on-call rotation Lead ongoing support for major systems after release Move quickly and communicate clearly in a demanding environment What we offer Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) with company match Four weeks of paid time off plus paid holidays Transparent, people-first culture Discounted gym memberships Dependent care reimbursement accounts Employee assistance and discount programs Required qualifications 7+ years of full-stack development, including building complex systems from the ground up Proven track record supporting live systems through maintenance and bug fixes, with strong communication throughout Demonstrated proficiency with TypeScript, React, Postgres, and AWS Experience with TypeScript API development, modern front-end frameworks, database design, and automated testing (unit and end-to-end) Comfortable operating under pressure with competing priorities Receptive to feedback and quick to adapt Resourceful problem-solver Interest in learning the freight industry Able to work on-site in Kentwood for the first 90 days, hybrid thereafter Bonus Experience with high-volume transactional or sales-driven platforms Recognition Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America — eight 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 guide us in promoting equal opportunity and fostering a culture that thrives on equality.