Senior Backend Engineer — Real-Time Maritime Data

Kpler; Annan; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kpler is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for the Maritime domain to lead backend architecture and real-time streaming services. You will design scalable systems using Python, PHP, Kafka, PostgreSQL, and ClickHouse, delivering actionable insights for global shipping and commodities markets.

You will operate with high autonomy in a “you build it, you run it” culture. You will own production health, mentor peers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize core services and raise

Qualifications

• Senior-level backend experience with 5+ years in production systems.
• Proficiency in Python and PHP and PostgreSQL experience.
• Hands-on with Apache Kafka and ClickHouse.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and distributed microservices.
• Strong CI/CD, Docker/Kubernetes, and observability practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect and scale backend services using Python and PHP.
• Build real-time streaming and analytical pipelines with Kafka and ClickHouse.
• Optimize PostgreSQL and ClickHouse for low latency queries.
• Own production health, monitoring, and reliability.
• Collaborate with Product, Tech Leads, Cloud Platform, and clients.
• Mentor engineers on design reviews and best practices in Maritime domain.

Skills

Python

PHP

PostgreSQL

Kafka

ClickHouse

RESTful APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

System design

CI/CD

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

ClickHouse

Job description

Kpler is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for the Maritime domain to lead backend architecture and real-time streaming services. You will design scalable systems using Python, PHP, Kafka, PostgreSQL, and ClickHouse, delivering actionable insights for global shipping and commodities markets.

You will operate with high autonomy in a “you build it, you run it” culture. You will own production health, mentor peers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize core services and raise