Engineer, Data II

USX HEADQUARTERS

08:00-17:00

Position open to remote: Yes

Grade: ES15

Compensation Range: $82,700-$103,400

Who We Are

Relentlessly Delivering Big Ideas. U.S. Xpress is one of the nation’s largest asset-based trucking companies. But the most valuable asset we offer isn’t tractors, trailers, or even our exclusive, cutting-edge technology. It’s the collective brainpower of thousands of visionaries and problem-solvers. Together, we are revolutionizing the transportation industry by providing innovative, custom solutions. And, here, we believe in the sanctity of a promise—both to our customers, and our people. When we focus our varied talents on reshaping the future of transportation, that’s what we call the POWER OF U.S.

Why U.S. Xpress?

Right Role. Right Tools. Right People. We invest in our talent starting on day one. You will be provided with personal and professional development opportunities that complement your interests and encourage you to build a career you’re passionate about. Whether it is employee stock options, profit-sharing, 401K, professional development, or our competitive pay, we help prepare you for the future. Be part of an organization that values out-of-the-box thinking and rewards employees for going above and beyond. Curious about the other benefits of working with us? Check out other perks below!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic/Supplemental Life
• Accidental Death/Dismemberment
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Savings Accounts
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Employer Matching Contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short Term Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
  
  

Primary Position Purpose

The Data Engineer II works with new and legacy systems to lead the way for high-quality decisions.The Engineer II contributes to the design and implementation of both relational and NoSQL data repositories, focusing on optimizing data access and ensuring efficient data storage. This role works independently on smaller projects and assists senior engineers on more complex tasks.

Position Functions

• Design and implement data models and schemas for relational and NoSQL databases, with a focus on MongoDB.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Implement data transformation and processing pipelines.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure data solutions meet application requirements.
• Conduct data analysis and performance tuning to optimize database systems.
• Assist in mentoring junior engineers and contribute to best practices.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field required
• Master’s degree preferred
  
  

Experience

• 3 years of experience in data engineering or a related role required
• Experience with data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing
• Experience with a programming language (Python, Java, C#)
• Transportation, Logistics, and/or Tech industry experience a plus
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in SQL and experience with at least one NoSQL database, specifically MongoDB
• Understanding indexing, partitioning, and data sharding
• Knowledge of data security and compliance best practices
• Familiarity with message brokers such as Kafka or RabbitMQ, and relational databases like Amazon RDS is a plus
• Strong SQL skills and experience with data processing frameworks
• Ability to design and optimize database schemas and queries
• Experience with MongoDB and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is beneficial
• Adept at assessing organizational dynamics and managing change
• Works quickly and efficiently. Able to test solutions, learn, and iterate quickly
• Proactive and pragmatic problem solver
• Communicates effectively across multiple mediums
  
  

Licenses & Certifications

• Relevant certifications (MongoDB Certified Developer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate, AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty, etc.) preferred
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

• N/A
  
  

Work Environment / Physical Requirements – Normal Office Settings.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Employees performing this job may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

U.S. Xpress is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce.

This role will remain open until it has been filled.