Lead Software Engineer - Transportation

Location: Mt. Sterling, IL or Chesterfield, MO
Department: Information Technology
Reports To: Senior Application Development Manager
Salary: $113,890 - $170,834 annually, plus bonus opportunity

WHO YOU ARE

You're a servant leader with deep technical knowledge. You build high-quality solutions and guide others to do the same. You collaborate, coach, and continuously improve. If that sounds like you, Dot Foods wants you on our team.

As a Lead Software Engineer for the Transportation dev team you will provide technical leadership across Transportation by guiding teams, shaping architecture, and improving development practices. You'll lead by example, champion engineering excellence, and help deliver scalable, high-performing solutions.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Architect and lead high-impact technical initiatives that align with business goals and advance the long-term architecture strategy
• Champion engineering excellence through code quality, development standards, and best practices
• Mentor and coach engineers to foster growth, collaboration, and innovation
• Own application performance, define key metrics, and proactively address issues
• Maintain clear technical documentation and advocate for architectural consistency
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, platform, infrastructure, and security teams to deliver value

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field - or equivalent experience
• 8+ years' experience in software development with a minimum of 5 years in a senior level role
• Demonstrated experience leading technical initiatives or taking ownership of architectural decisions, regardless of title
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture, secure coding, and CI/CD practices
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to mentor and coach team members
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead by influence
• Experience coordinating with infrastructure, security, platform, or architecture teams

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement in software development
• Technical depth across multiple applications in a transportation environment
• Experience working within an Agile development environment
• Experience working with Azure, .NET, and C#
• Experience working with the warehouse, food distribution, or transportation industries

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Travel - Occasional overnight travel for conferences, internal trainings and meetings. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train
• Schedule - after hours on call rotation to support business needs
• Location Requirement: This is an on-site position located in Mt. Sterling, IL or Chesterfield MO

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We add efficiency to the supply chain and build strong partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and-operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules, and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.