Software Developer - Co-op (CSCI, SWEN)
Spring 2025: CSCI, SWEN
Summer 2025: CSCI, SWEN
Fall 2025: CSCI, SWEN
Housing: We provide a $600 a month stipend.
McLeod Software is the leading developer and provider of transportation management software to trucking and freight brokerage companies in the United States. We are highly respected within the transportation industry and are growing again! We believe that investing in people who have a natural desire to learn, and grow is one of our greatest competitive advantages. Each person has an opportunity to contribute directly to the Company's growth and success - and we look for individuals who take pride in doing that.
Job Location: Birmingham, AL
As a Co-Op Student you will work with our mid-size customers doing custom programming in our Customer Programming Group (CPG) for your first two semesters. During your third semester, you might have the opportunity to be part of new release development in our Product Development group or work with our large customers in our Enterprise Consulting Services group!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for writing Java code for new and existing applications and products, and supporting existing customer installations
- Responsible for quality code, effective testing and production solutions
- Develop technical specifications from functional specifications
- Support QA in resolving issues by reproducing, diagnosing and analyzing the root cause
Desired Skills:
- Familiarity with Eclipse, ANT and CVS
- Familiarity with Relational Database Management Systems to include Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle or DB2
- Experience using Tomcat, JSP, JSF, EDI, Mobile Communications, GPS positioning and Fuel experience
- Excellent debugging skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills are important, as you will have opportunities to interact with customers and organizational leaders frequently
Interested in joining the McLeod team?
Since 1985, McLeod Software has provided powerful transportation management and trucking software solutions to the trucking industry. These solutions, developed entirely by our company, are comprehensive and support integration with a broad array of complimentary logistics products.
We are the leader when it comes to software for trucking dispatch operations management, freight brokerage management, fleet management, document imaging, workflow, EDI, and business process automation solutions for trucking, freight brokerage, third party logistics, and shipper companies in the United States.
With an established base of more than 1,200 active customers throughout North America, McLeod Software is dedicated solely to the transportation industry. This focus means we have a deep understanding of the needs and intricate details involved in carrier, broker, and freight management businesses of all types.
Participation in the trucking and brokerage industry is extremely important to McLeod Software. We have always believed that we benefit beyond our investment from our active participation in the industry's most important organizations. In addition to national organizations like the ATA, TCA, TIA, AFTC, NTTC, and NPTC we belong to and participate in over 20 state and regional organizations.
McLeod Software offers a competitive benefits package and company perks that include:
- Casual Dress Code
- Wellness Program
- Subsidized Gym Memberships
- Dry Cleaning Delivery Service
- Partnership with Fuel Fox
- Free Weekly On-site Yoga Classes
- Employee Recognition Program
- Free Soft Drinks and Hot Beverages
- Generous Family Medical and Dental Insurance Plans
- Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short Term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Matching
- Free Online Training for Cisco, PMP and Technical Certifications
- Education Assistance Program
- Weekly On-site Food Trucks
- On-site Car Washing Service
McLeod Software does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are an equal opportunity employer and we participate in E-Verify.