Junior Software Engineer

Kpler group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a talented developer to join their dynamic team, focusing on building and maintaining APIs for maritime data. This role involves collaborating with engineers and product managers to drive new product features and advocate for best engineering practices. If you're passionate about technology and thrive in a supportive environment that values diverse perspectives, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to transforming complex data into actionable insights and making a significant impact in the commodities and energy sectors.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with Typescript and PHP.
• Strong understanding of RESTful and GraphQL APIs.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain end-to-end RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality software.

Skills

Typescript

PHP

RESTful APIs

GraphQL APIs

English proficiency

CI/CD pipelines

Agile frameworks

Software engineering best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Computer Engineering

Tools

SonarQube

Kafka

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 buildtogether

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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