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Senior Backend Engineer

A company founded in 2014 that provides intelligence and insights for commodities, energy, and maritime sectors through data analytics.
France
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
501 - 1,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Logistics

Description For Senior Backend Engineer

Kpler, established in 2014, is a leading provider of intelligence and insights for the commodities, energy, and maritime sectors. With a team of over 600 experts across 35+ countries, they transform complex data into actionable strategies through user-friendly platforms. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll join their Freight Crew, working on critical systems that power maritime logistics and decision-making. You'll be responsible for developing sophisticated tools for freight analytics, congestion tracking, fleet management, and voyage planning. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in languages like Java, Python, or Node.js, and experience with modern cloud infrastructure. You'll work in a remote environment, contributing to a dynamic team that values innovation and customer satisfaction. The position offers an opportunity to impact global trade through technology while working with a diverse, inclusive team that encourages different perspectives and continuous learning. Kpler provides a supportive environment where you can grow professionally while working on meaningful solutions that help navigate complex markets.

Last updated 15 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Backend Engineer

  • Develop features and solutions that meet strategic goals and business needs
  • Write, test, and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient code
  • Ensure systems reliability and performance in production
  • Guide and mentor team members through coaching and code reviews
  • Create tools to analyse freight metrics and market dynamics
  • Develop systems for real-time port and canal congestion monitoring
  • Build solutions for vessel availability and fleet management
  • Design automated tools for vessel matching and voyage planning
  • Enhance data access through APIs, SDKs, and other platforms

Requirements For Senior Backend Engineer

Java
Python
PostgreSQL
Kafka
Node.js
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • At least 5 years of experience with Scala, Java, Node.js, or Python
  • Proficiency in building and consuming RESTful APIs
  • Strong command of written and spoken English
  • Experience with unit testing, clean code practices, SOLID principles
  • Proficiency in relational databases (MSSQL, PostgreSQL)
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP or Azure)
  • Experience with CI/CD processes, GitLab pipelines and SonarQube
  • Proven experience with Git and Docker

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