Software Developer

Gulf Winds International, Inc. was founded in April 1996. The idea was to develop a full-service, third-party logistics company that would focus on warehousing, container drayage, and truckload solutions.

Today Gulf Winds is the leading intermodal drayage and warehousing provider in the Gulf region with over 750 trucks and operating over 825,000 square feet of Port Houston warehouse space. By any measurement standard, Gulf Winds is a remarkable success story. In just a few years, the company has grown from only four employees with one account to over 250 employees with strategic locations in Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Mobile, Memphis, Savannah, Charleston, Norfolk, Baltimore and Chicago.

Purpose of Position:

We are seeking a motivated and talented Software Developer to join our growing team and contribute to the advancement of our organization. As a Software Developer for Gulf Winds, you will be instrumental in advancing our logistics technology platform to optimize transportation and warehouse operations. You will work closely with senior developers and cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement software solutions that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our services. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply your programming skills to real-world logistics challenges, contribute to the growth of our company, and shape the future of the drayage industry.

***This remote role is only open to candidates residing in Texas***

Responsibilities:

Coding and Programming:

• Collaborate with senior developers to design and develop software solutions tailored to the needs of our drayage operations.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in C# and JavaScript (React) to support our logistics platform.

Problem Solving:

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions that enhance our drayage services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure the smooth functioning of our software systems.

Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with operations teams to understand their workflows and requirements and develop software solutions that address their needs.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to gather feedback and refine software functionalities.

Learning and Development:

• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to the logistics and drayage sectors.
• Take initiative to learn new skills and technologies that contribute to the improvement of our software systems.

Documentation:

• Create technical documentation and user guides to facilitate the understanding and usage of our software applications.
• Contribute to the knowledge base by documenting software architecture, design decisions, and implementation details.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Must have 2-5 years of experience in programming languages, including C# and JavaScript.
• Must have 2-5 years of experience of React development framework.
• Familiarity with Azure services and infrastructure, particularly in the context of logistics and drayage operations.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to understand complex business processes and translate them into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Enthusiasm for learning and staying updated with industry trends and advancements in logistics technology.
• Experience in working in remote environments.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile software development methodologies.
• Understanding of databases and SQL.
• Previous experience or knowledge of the logistics industry, particularly in the drayage sector.