Staff Software Engineer

Staff Software Engineer

Denver, CO, USA; Portland, Oregon, United States; Seattle, Washington, United States

DAT Freight & Analytics is an award-winning employer of choice and a next-generation SaaS technology company that has been at the leading edge of freight and logistics innovation for nearly five decades. Founded in 1978, DAT operates the largest freight marketplace in North America — processing 250 million+ load posts annually and maintaining one of the largest repositories of freight market transaction data in the world. On a defined path to $1 billion in revenue, DAT deploys a suite of software solutions, machine learning models, and intelligent automation tools that help brokers, carriers, and shippers price freight accurately, source capacity, reduce risk, and operate more efficiently. With nearly 700 teammates across offices in Denver, CO; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; Springfield, MO; Toronto, ON; and Bangalore, India, DAT combines the credibility of a multi-decade market leader with the drive of a company that is not done disrupting the industry it helped build. For more information, visit

DAT Solutions is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our Enterprise Solutions Team

We are looking for a Staff Engineer to play a critical role in our Enterprise Solutions Team. This position requires a blend of Salesforce expertise, enterprise architecture knowledge, and experience working with various business applications. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to build scalable, secure, and efficient business solutions that integrate Salesforce with modern enterprise technologies.

Key Measures for Success

• Delivery of high-quality, scalable, and efficient enterprise solutions
• Seamless integration of Salesforce with other cloud-based and on-premise applications
• Optimization of Salesforce configurations and workflows to improve business efficiency
• Adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies in enterprise development
• Effective knowledge-sharing and mentorship within the engineering team

What You'll Do

• Architect, develop, and maintain enterprise solutions that integrate Salesforce and other business-critical applications
• Lead design and development efforts across various technologies including cloud platforms, APIs, and middleware
• Write and maintain technical documentation for all projects and processes
• Troubleshoot and debug technical issues, ensuring timely resolution of any production issues
• Establish best practices for data governance, security, and compliance
• Lead efforts in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and test automation
• Write unit, integration, and functional tests, and guide others in doing the same
• Review functional requirements and analyze their impact on schedule and software design
• Participate in design/code reviews, team meetings, and contribute to the overall growth and success of the team
• Translate business needs and requirements into technical specifications
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and direction to other team members
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices

Required Experience / Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in enterprise software development, with at least 4 years of Salesforce experience
• Salesforce Platform Developer I or II certification required
• Experience integrating Salesforce with ERP, CPQ, or other enterprise applications
• Experience using and implementing Salesforce RCA (Revenue Cloud Advanced)
• Must have traditional software programming experience in Java, Python, or Node.js or similar

The Skills and Experience You'll Bring

• Strong Salesforce development and administration experience
• Proficiency in Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flows, and SOQL
• Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, APIs, and cloud-native solutions
• Hands-on experience with middleware, API gateways, and ETL tools
• Experience working with ERP, CRM, and financial systems
• Cloud experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Applied Knowledge of Microservices established best practices
• Applied Knowledge of REST APIs established best practices
• Practical experience of Design Principles and Patterns
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving mindset

Why DAT?

DAT is an award winning employer of choice.

For starters, we have a hybrid work environment, but we also know what makes a great workplace. We have a time-tested and resolute set of operating values predicated on integrity, mutual respect, open communication, and executing with excellence. These values inform our strategic vision as much as any one of our products does. We've been an employer of choice in the Portland metropolitan area for four decades, and within one year of opening our Denver office, DAT was #26 on Built In Colorado's 100 Best Places to Work In Colorado.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance
• Parental Leave
• Flexible Vacation Time (FVT)
• An additional 10 holidays of paid time off per calendar year
• 401k matching (immediately vested)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Short- and Long-term disability sick leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional programs - Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and Wellness
• Free TriMet transit pass (Beaverton Office)
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Work on impactful projects in a cutting-edge environment
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the trucking industry
• Employee Resource Groups

For Colorado-based candidates, in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $195,000.00 - $221,000.00 + target bonus. DAT considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education and training, core skills, internal equity, and market and business elements when extending an offer.

DAT embraces the value of a diverse workforce, and believes it is a core strength of our company that we encourage those values in every DAT employee, at every level of our organization, regardless of tenure or rank. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.