Staff Backend Engineer, Kpler
Data and analytics for trade
Posted today
Data and analytics for trade
201-500 employees
Posted today
201-500 employees
Company mission
To facilitate efficient and sustainable trade through the provision of state-of-the art, technology-led data, analytics and market insight.
Role
Who you are
- Substantial professional experience as a Backend and/or Data engineer
- Experience scaling high-traffic digital platforms and pride yourself on having a user first mindset
- Excellent communication skills and professional english level
- Team player, looking to ensure that colleagues and the team are successful
- Strong expertise in Python (technology we currently use) and/or Scala (technology we may use in the near future)
- Experience with data processing frameworks (Apache Kafka, Spark, or equivalent)
- Strong problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of software engineering principles
Desirable
- Leadership and mentorship abilities
- Knowledge of best practices in security
- Familiarity with cloud environments and CI/CD tools
- Experience working with AWS
- Knowledge of Avro, Parquet
- Open source project development experience
What the job involves
- As the demand for smarter, more connected logistics solutions grows, we are building technology that simplifies operations and enhances decision-making for key players in the container logistics ecosystem
- We are looking for a staff backend engineer to join our growing container logistics team and contribute to a product we aim to establish as the market standard in container shipping logistics
- This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and ambitious project, working with a skilled and collaborative team spread across three different countries
- Lead the design, execution and deployment of engineering solutions, solving our container logistics business cases
- Actively participate in the creation of the roadmap
- Work closely with other engineers, product managers, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality software
- Provide technical mentoring to members of the wider team and business
- Maintain and enforce the highest level of Engineering standards
Our take
Even as more and more industries digitise, processes in legacy industries such as trade remain relatively archaic – with commodity markets running on incomplete, dispersed and sometimes inaccurate information. Kpler, founded in 2014, brings data technology to trade, in order to make the space more efficient and sustainable.
Kpler is the leader in its field, claiming ten times the revenue and commercial footprint of its nearest competitor. The company supplies real-time, transparent data on commodity markets, as well as actionable insights for those acting in the industry. Partnerships with leading data providers and analytics firms have bolstered Kpler’s offerings to cover a range of markets across the trading space, cementing its leadership as a provider of commodity market data.
Kpler has received massive funding for its continued expansion, received atop already impressive growth and between 2022 and 2023, acquired five companies. The investment is being used to make more smart acquisitions, of note within the growing maritime analytics and logistics market, hire talent, and accelerate development to ensure it remains at the forefront of its field.
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Company
Funding (1 round)
Apr 2022
$220m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $220m
Company benefits
- Flexible office policy: Work in office spaces at central locations, sponsored co-working hubs or in a full-remote set-up.
- Home office set-up & monthly allowance: We provide top of the range office equipment along with a set-up budget for whatever you need. Along with a monthly allowance for electricity and Wi-Fi.
- Health insurance coverage: We offer health insurance coverage for employees to ensure you are always safe and healthy.
- Time-off when you need it: Global maternity, parental, medical, festivals, and compassionate leave policies aligned to the contemporary needs of the family, and individual choices.
- Special discounts and offers: Get exclusive access to country-specific employee discount programs (hotel, restaurants, tech products, etc.).
- Regular outings and social events: We hold regular events (online and on-site) for staff to socialise and interact with each other in the team.
Company values
- Be Humble: Always place the interest of the collective before your own.
- Respect & Care for People: Make every person feel comfortable in their own beliefs, decisions, and perspectives.
- Take Responsibility: Always take ownership of your actions.
- Act with Integrity: Be honest and transparent in all your dealings.
- Be Bold: Push the boundaries in order to improve and grow.
Company HQ
Etterbeek, Brussels
Articles
Leadership
François Cazor
(CEO)Non Executive Director at Spark Commodities. Co-founder and former CEO of eCO2Market. Previously an Associate Director at HSBC, with experience in Trading.
Jean Maynier
(CTO)Non Executive Director at Spark Commodities. Co-founder and former CEO of eCO2Market. Previously a System Adviser at CDPQ, with experience as a Business Analyst.
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