Junior Software Engineer

Kpler; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

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 600 experts from 35+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining end-to-end RESTful and GraphQL APIs to provide maritime data ( vessel positions, characteristics... )
• Ingesting and processing data streams into various datastores efficiently.
• Collaborating closely with engineers, product managers, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Driving the development and deployment of new product features.
• Advocating and implementing best engineering practices to enhance code quality and maintainability.

Skills and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 2 years+ Experience working with Typescript and PHP, with a strong ability to build and consume RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English for effective collaboration.
• Basic understanding of software engineering best practices, including TDD, clean code principles, pair programming, and software design patterns.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like SonarQube.
• Knowledge of at least one Agile framework.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with event streaming technologies like Kafka.
• Experience with other engineering fields such as Data Engineering.
• Experience with functional programming in Scala.

We are a dynamic company dedicated to nurturing connections and innovating solutions to tackle market challenges head-on. If you thrive on customer satisfaction and turning ideas into reality, then you’ve found your ideal destination. Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us?

We make things happen
We act decisively and with purpose, going the extra mile.

We build together
We foster relationships and develop creative solutions to address market challenges.

We are here to help
We are accessible and supportive to colleagues and clients with a friendly approach.

Our People Pledge
Don’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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