Back-end Engineer

At Kpler, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate complex markets with ease. By simplifying global trade information and providing valuable insights, we empower organisations to make informed decisions in commodities, energy, and maritime sectors. Since our founding in 2014, we have focused on delivering top-tier intelligence through user-friendly platforms.

Our team of over 850 experts from 69 countries works tirelessly to transform intricate data into actionable strategies, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic market landscape. Join us to leverage cutting-edge innovation for impactful results and experience unparalleled support on your journey to success.

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer within our Commodities tribe, you will lead the end-to-end integration of US inland waterway barge data into Kpler’s global cargo intelligence platform. Operating under a "you build it, you run it" philosophy, you will design robust ingestion paths, stream real-time data using Kafka, and connect barge movement models directly to our customer-facing surfaces.

This role carries genuine design authority, empowering you to solve complex entity resolution problems while mentoring peers and elevating technical craft across our crews.