Staff Backend Engineer (Chartering)

Kpler, founded in 2014, is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer for their Chartering Crew. This role involves developing software that provides real-time visibility and analytics for the global freight supply chain. Key responsibilities include creating tools for freight analytics, congestion tracking, fleet management, voyage planning, and data integration. As a Staff Engineer, you'll ensure product alignment, maintain high-quality code, ensure operational excellence, guide and mentor other engineers, and engage with the engineering community. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, at least 5 years of experience with Scala, Java, Node.js, or Python, and expertise in various technologies including RESTful APIs, relational databases, cloud platforms, ElasticSearch, and Kafka. Kpler offers a dynamic work environment focused on customer satisfaction and innovation. They value decisive action, collaborative problem-solving, and a supportive approach to both colleagues and clients. Kpler is committed to providing a fair, inclusive, and diverse work environment, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.