Backend Engineer

Summary

Join Kpler, a leading provider of global trade information, as a Software Engineer – Backend & Data. Lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust back-end services and APIs powering data-driven products. Own and operate workflows built with Apache Airflow, collaborating with data engineers to manage ETL pipelines. Implement lightweight front-end changes to support product iterations and internal tools. Optimize system performance and reliability across processing and delivery layers. Participate in code reviews and propose architecture improvements. Kpler offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to leverage cutting-edge innovation for impactful results.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience in backend or full-stack roles with exposure to data-intensive systems
• Strong proficiency in Python (preferred), Scala, or similar languages
• Experience building APIs using frameworks like FastAPI or GraphQL
• Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow or similar orchestration tools
• Competence in writing SQL and working with relational databases (PostgreSQL a plus)
• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as Vue 3 and TypeScript/JavaScript, with ability to make minor UI changes
• Experience with Docker; Kubernetes knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust back-end services and APIs that power our data-driven products
• Own and operate workflows built with Apache Airflow and collaborate with data engineers to manage ETL pipelines
• Implement lightweight front-end changes where needed to support product iterations and internal tools
• Optimise system performance and reliability across both processing and delivery layers
• Participate in code reviews, propose architecture improvements, and maintain high engineering standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Thrive on building scalable back-end systems and managing data flows
• Are comfortable owning production workflows, debugging failures, and maintaining critical services
• Take initiative when something is broken—either fixing it yourself or raising it quickly
• Can jump into front-end code when necessary, even if it's not your core focus
• Are fluent in English and comfortable working in a diverse, international team
• Deep experience with data engineering tools or working on data-intensive products
• Familiarity with event streaming tools like Kafka
• Experience working with Snowflake or managing API gateways like Kong