Backend Engineer

​​At Kpler, we simplify global trade information and provide valuable insights. Founded in 2014, our goal is to help over 10,000 organisations by offering the best intelligence on commodities, energy, and maritime through a single platform.Working at Kpler means you'll be a key player in turning complex data into strategic resources for our clients. Your role involves creating data-driven stories that empower clients in their industries.Your expertise helps Kpler navigate markets successfully. Your journey starts here, where innovation meets impact. Join our team of 500+ talented people from 35+ countries worldwide. Your future position Engineering crews in Maritime Applications are responsible for scaling our MarineTraffic platform, which provides real-time and historical data on ship movements around the world. Leveraging a network of Automatic Identification System (AIS) receivers located primarily along coastlines, it tracks the positions of ships, offering a broad view of marine traffic globally. We are seeking an experienced Backend focused engineer to take ownership of major parts of our platform and improve them to accommodate our growth.

In this team, your mission is to:

Work in project teams to grow the existing products and support the latest features that we have in development Contribute your insights to the team to help us re-architect existing systems for scale and extensibility Test your code to assure quality of new and existing functionality. Experiment with new frameworks and technologies and learn continuously Maintain visibility, monitoring and alerting mechanisms to guarantee SLAs and SLOsWork in project teams to grow the existing products and support the latest features that we have in development Contribute your insights to the team to help us re-architect existing systems for scale and extensibility Test your code to assure quality of new and existing functionality. Experiment with new frameworks and technologies and learn continuously Maintain visibility, monitoring and alerting mechanisms to guarantee SLAs and SLOs

It will be a match if you:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent field. Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience in Python, Java, Nodejs, Go or PHP Excellent command of written and spoken English Proficiency in building and consuming RESTful APIs Proficiency in Unit Testing  Knowledge of relational database systems (MSSQL, PostgreSQL) Familiarity with CI/CD concepts, GitLab pipelines, quality monitoring tools such as SonarQube etc Proven experience with Git, Docker Familiar with Clean code, SOLID principles and software design patterns

It will be even better if you have:

Some knowledge with PHP and frameworks such as CakePHP, Symfony, Laravel. Knowledge of non-relational database systems ( Redis) Experience with other technologies like Python and/or Typescript Familiarity with event streaming technologies like Kafka and MQTT Experience working with a Cloud environment such as AWS or GCP Familiarity with K8s and AWS EKS We're a dynamic company dedicated to nurturing connections and innovating solutions that tackle market challenges head-on. If you're driven by customer satisfaction and thrive on turning ideas into reality, then you've found your ideal destination. Are you prepared to embark on this exciting journey with us?we make things happenWe act decisively and with purpose, and we like to go the extra mile.we build
togetherWe foster relationships and develop creative solutions to address market challenges with cool features and solutions.hey, how can i help you today?Being accessible and supportive to colleagues and clients with a friendly approach is essential.Our People PledgeDon’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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