About the Role
As an Engineer II within our Engineering Maritime & Logistics division, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and operating high-throughput data processing and API distribution systems. You will take end-to-end ownership of real-time streaming applications, backend services, and reliable pipelines that deliver critical maritime intelligence to global consumers via Kafka, Flink, and Snowflake. By maintaining platform resilience and scaling event-driven architectures, your work directly powers the actionable insights our clients rely on to navigate complex global trade.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, build, and maintain high-performance backend microservices and APIs using Java, TypeScript, and PHP.
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Develop and operate scalable real-time stream-processing applications using Apache Kafka, Kafka Streams, and Apache Flink.
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Drive end-to-end technical ownership of backend services from design and testing through deployment, continuous monitoring, and production operations.
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Optimize system health, throughput, and consumer lag across streaming infrastructure to maximize data freshness and platform uptime.
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Investigate production incidents, perform thorough root-cause analysis, and implement long-term structural improvements.
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Reduce technical debt by continuously elevating software maintainability, observability, automated test coverage, and CI/CD practices.
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Partner cross-functionally with product managers, platform engineers, and peer teams to turn complex maritime domain needs into robust software.
Experience & Background
What you'll need (Must-haves)
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3+ years of professional software engineering experience delivering backend services and data pipelines in production.
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Strong proficiency in at least two core backend programming languages: Java, TypeScript, PHP, or Scala.
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Practical experience building and operating event-driven applications or data pipelines in cloud environments (AWS).
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Hands-on experience with containerized deployments using Kubernetes, Docker, and GitOps workflows.
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Solid background in SQL, relational database design, data modeling, and distributed system fundamentals.
Nice-to-haves
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Production experience with Apache Flink, Kafka Streams, or Snowflake.
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Exposure to Test-Driven Development (TDD) and modern observability stacks (Datadog, OpenTelemetry, metrics, tracing).
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Experience working on high-throughput, low-latency streaming systems where data freshness is critical.
Backend Engineer employer: Kpler
Kpler is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of London, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, including professional development and the chance to work alongside talented teams across various functions. With a focus on data-driven decision-making, Kpler empowers its workforce to make impactful contributions in a fast-paced environment, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the tech industry.
