Senior Software Developer

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.

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.

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.

• 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

• 401(k) with company match
• Four weeks of paid time off plus paid holidays
• Transparent, people-first culture
• Discounted gym memberships
• Employee assistance and discount programs

• 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 Type Script, React, Postgres, and AWS
• Experience with Type Script 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

• Experience with high-volume transactional or sales-driven platforms

• Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America — eight years running
• 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.

As set forth in Fifth Wheel Freight’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.