Senior Backend Engineer (Freight)
Kpler
Software Engineering
Singapore
Posted on Wednesday, September 11, 2024
At Kpler, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate complex markets with ease. By simplifying global trade information and providing valuable insights, we empower organisations to make informed decisions in commodities, energy, and maritime sectors.
Since our founding in 2014, we have focused on delivering top-tier intelligence through user-friendly platforms. Our team of over 500 experts from 35+ countries works tirelessly to transform intricate data into actionable strategies, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic market landscape. Join us to leverage cutting-edge innovation for impactful results and experience unparalleled support on your journey to success.
The Freight Crew at Kpler develops software that provides real-time visibility and analytics for the global freight supply chain. The team’s solutions help maritime professionals optimise operations and make data-driven decisions. The Freight Crew’s work ensures efficient logistics and informed decision-making across the maritime industry
Key Responsibilities:
- Freight Analytics: Creating tools to analyse freight metrics and market dynamics.
- Congestion Tracking: Developing systems for real-time port and canal congestion monitoring.
- Fleet Management: Building solutions to monitor vessel availability, fleet utilisation, and development.
- Voyage Planning: Designing automated tools for vessel matching and cost-effective voyage planning.
- Data Integration: Enhancing data access through APIs, SDKs, and other platforms.
As a Senior Engineer, your mission is to:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience with Scala, Java, Node.js, or Python, and proficiency in building and consuming RESTful APIs.
- Strong command of written and spoken English.
- Experience with unit testing, clean code practices, SOLID principles, and software design patterns.
- Proficiency in relational databases (MSSQL, PostgreSQL) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP or Azure).
- Familiarity with CI/CD processes, including GitLab pipelines and tools like SonarQube.
- Proven experience with Git and Docker
It will be even better if you have…
- Experience in ElasticSearch.
- Familiarity with event streaming technologies like Kafka.
- Familiar with Hexagonal software architecture and distributed systems architecture.
- Experience with other engineering fields such as Data Engineering.
We are a dynamic company dedicated to nurturing connections and innovating solutions to tackle market challenges head-on. If you thrive on customer satisfaction and turning ideas into reality, then you’ve found your ideal destination. Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us?
We make things happen
We act decisively and with purpose, going the extra mile.
We build together
We foster relationships and develop creative solutions to address market challenges.
We are here to help
We are accessible and supportive to colleagues and clients with a friendly approach.
Our People Pledge
Don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely than others to apply if they feel like they don’t match 100% of the job requirements. Don’t let the confidence gap stand in your way, we’d love to hear from you! We understand that experience comes in many different forms and are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.
Kpler is committed to providing a fair, inclusive and diverse work-environment. We believe that different perspectives lead to better ideas, and better ideas allow us to better understand the needs and interests of our diverse, global community. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer.
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