Junior NLP Engineer – Named Entity Recognition (NER) & Ontology Design

Company Overview 

Universal Transit is a leading auto transport company offering AI-powered car shipping solutions across the United States. Our services include nationwide car shipping, utilizing advanced technology to optimize the shipping process for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction. We provide seamless online booking, real-time shipment tracking, and comprehensive auto dispatch services. Universal Transit is committed to exceptional customer service and leveraging industry expertise to meet the unique needs of our clients. Our mission is to revolutionize the auto transport industry through innovative technology and unparalleled service. 

Position Summary 

We are seeking a dedicated Auto Transport Logistics Coordinator (Dispatcher) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, mathematical, and logical thinking skills, and be capable of working under pressure. This role involves managing loads, planning routes, and communicating effectively with various stakeholders. We will provide comprehensive training, so prior experience in logistics or auto transport is not required. Applicants should be well-equipped (high-speed internet, a working device with two screens) to work remotely and have excellent English proficiency (at least B2 level). 

Job Title: Auto Transport Logistics Coordinator (Dispatcher). 

Location: Remote (initially for 2-3 months), then onsite Bangalore, India. 

Working Hours: 5 days a week, Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (New York Time), with a 1-hour lunch break. Off on Sundays and one additional day per week as per the rotating schedule. 

Salary: The base salary is $600 plus bonus. After two months, the base salary will increase to $800, with the potential to earn up to $1,200 through Performance-Based Incentives. 

We are looking for candidates to join our team starting on April at 8:00 AM EST (New York Time). 

Key Responsibilities - 

• Load Management: 
• Locate and secure loads for transport using various load boards and internal systems. 
• Evaluate and select the best loads based on profitability, route efficiency, and driver availability. 

• Route Planning: 
• Plan and optimize routes for drivers to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries. 
• Monitor and adjust routes as necessary to accommodate changes or issues. 

• Coordination and Communication: 
• Communicate with pickup and delivery locations to confirm schedules and ensure smooth operations. 
• Act as a liaison between drivers and brokers to coordinate load details and resolve any issues. 

• Paperwork and Documentation: 
• Prepare and manage all necessary paperwork for each transport, including bills of lading, shipping orders, and delivery receipts. 
• Ensure all documentation is accurate and up to date in the system. 

• Order Creation and Management: 
• Enter orders into internal and external systems. 
• Track and manage orders throughout the transport process to ensure timely completion. 

• Problem Resolution: 
• Address and resolve any issues that arise during the transport process, including delays, cancellations, and customer complaints. 
• Provide solutions and alternatives to minimize disruptions and maintain customer satisfaction. 

• Compliance and Safety: 
• Ensure all transport operations comply with relevant regulations and safety standards. 
• Stay updated on industry regulations and company policies. 

Qualifications and Skills 

• High school diploma or equivalent, additional logistics or transportation-related training is a plus. 
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English. 
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions under pressure. 
• Attention to detail and accuracy in paperwork and documentation. 
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams). 

Key Qualities: 

• Attention to Detail: Must be meticulous in managing paperwork and logistics. 
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with brokers and internal teams. 
• Problem-Solving Ability: Should be able to anticipate and address logistical challenges. 
• Time Management: Capable of managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines. 
• Adaptability: Should be comfortable with changing priorities and quick decision-making. 

Work Environment: 

• This is a remote position, the candidate must be comfortable working in a home office and have high-speed internet, and a working device with two screens. 
• The role involves regular virtual meetings. 

• You have 3+ years of experience using Golang/ Go Programming development language.
• You can write clean, high-quality code in a variety of languages and are also able to spot (and improve) bad code
• You have experience with Agile, Lean and/or Continuous Delivery approaches such as Continuous Integration, TDD, Infrastructure as Code, etc.
• Bonus points if you have knowledge of cloud technology such as AWS, Docker or Kubernetes

About Kloud9:

Kloud9 exists with the sole purpose of providing cloud expertise to the retail industry. Our team of cloud architects, engineers and developers help retailers launch a successful cloud initiative so you can quickly realise the benefits of cloud technology. Our standardised, proven cloud adoption methodologies reduce the cloud adoption time and effort so you can directly benefit from lower migration costs.

Kloud9 was founded with the vision of bridging the gap between E-commerce and cloud. The E-commerce of any industry is limiting and poses a huge challenge in terms of the finances spent on physical data structures.

At Kloud9, we know migrating to the cloud is the single most significant technology shift your company faces today. We are your trusted advisors in transformation and are determined to build a deep partnership along the way. Our cloud and retail experts will ease your transition to the cloud.

Our sole focus is to provide cloud expertise to retail industry giving our clients the empowerment that will take their business to the next level. Our team of proficient architects, engineers and developers have been designing, building and implementing solutions for retailers for an average of more than 20 years.

We are a cloud vendor that is both platform and technology independent. Our vendor independence not just provides us with a unique perspective into the cloud market but also ensures that we deliver the cloud solutions available that best meet our clients' requirements.

What we are looking for:

● 3+ years’ experience developing Data & Analytic solutions

● Experience building data lake solutions leveraging one or more of the following AWS, EMR, S3, Hive& Spark

● Experience with relational SQL

● Experience with scripting languages such as Shell, Python

● Experience with source control tools such as GitHub and related dev process

● Experience with workflow scheduling tools such as Airflow

● In-depth knowledge of scalable cloud

● Has a passion for data solutions

● Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms

● Strong understanding of solution and technical design

● Has a strong problem-solving and analytical mindset

● Experience working with Agile Teams.

● Able to influence and communicate effectively, both verbally and written, with team members and business stakeholders

● Able to quickly pick up new programming languages, technologies, and frameworks

● Bachelor’s Degree in computer science

Why Explore a Career at Kloud9:

With job opportunities in prime locations of US, London, Poland and Bengaluru, we help build your career paths in cutting edge technologies of AI, Machine Learning and Data Science. Be part of an inclusive and diverse workforce that's changing the face of retail technology with their creativity and innovative solutions. Our vested interest in our employees translates to deliver the best products and solutions to our customers.

• Must have experience in handling bidding portals.
• Should have knowledge of email marketing and follow-up with the clients response.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Should be able to work independently.
• Must have strong drive to results and passion for growing businesses.
• Knowledge of web and mobile applications development practices.
• Deep understanding of marketing principles.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including presentation skills.
• Must be self-motivated and a good team player.
• Must have strong decision-making, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to provide quality leadership to Sales team.
• Shaping marketing strategy of new products.
• Marketing the Company's software products via emails, blogs, newsletters and social media.
• Develop new opportunities to increase company visibility.
• Analyse work statistics to determine project requirements, and generate business opportunities by getting new development projects for the company in the areas of web and mobile applications.
• Screen potential business deals by analyzing requirements and financials.
• Generating leads for new development projects and convert them.
• Cold calling experience will be added advantage.

• At least 4 years of experience programming in Python.
• Develop application code and modules for business and technical requirements.
• Tune up design for maintainability, scalability and efficiency.
• Resolve and troubleshoot problems and complex issues.
• Perform unit tests and fix bugs.
• Integrate best qualitative practices in design and development aspects of programs.
• Ability to mentor subordinates.
• Excellent communication skills.