Description:

Kpler is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer for their Chartering Crew in Athens, which operates in a remote capacity.
The 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, developing systems for real-time port and canal congestion monitoring, building solutions for fleet management, designing automated tools for voyage planning, and enhancing data access through APIs and SDKs.
The Staff Engineer will ensure product alignment with business goals, maintain high-quality code, ensure operational excellence, guide and mentor other engineers, and engage with the engineering community.

Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field is required.
Candidates must have 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 is necessary.
Expertise in unit testing, clean code practices, SOLID principles, and software design patterns is required.
Candidates should be experts in relational databases (MSSQL, PostgreSQL) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) with CI/CD processes, including Github pipelines and tools like SonarQube.
Experience in ElasticSearch and event streaming technologies such as Kafka is required.
Familiarity with distributed systems architecture and knowledge in Data Engineering and/or Data Science is preferred.

Kpler is committed to providing a fair, inclusive, and diverse work environment.
The company values different perspectives and believes they lead to better ideas and understanding of their global community.
Kpler encourages applications from individuals who may not meet every single requirement, promoting a culture of support and accessibility.
Employees are part of a dynamic company that fosters relationships and develops creative solutions to market challenges.