Software Engineer

Hapag-Lloyd; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading liner shipping company is seeking a Software Engineer in Chennai to develop backend services using Kotlin and Java. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of backend software development experience and will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and high-performance solutions. This role offers opportunities in a hybrid work environment, contributing to the optimization of a cutting-edge port call optimization system.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend software development.
• Proven hands-on experience with Kotlin and Java.
• Experience in building scalable RESTful APIs.
• Strong SQL and relational database knowledge.
• Experience with DevOps and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services using Kotlin and Java.
• Maintain scalable RESTful APIs and integrate with frontend applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new features.
• Participate in architecture discussions and conduct code reviews.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot existing systems.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

Spring Boot

REST API development

SQL

PostgreSQL

MySQL

CI/CD

DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Hibernate

JPA

Job description

The Software Engineer will be a core contributor to the Java development of CargoMate, a cutting-edge port call optimization system that enables real-time cargo operation monitoring and enhances fuel efficiency and emission reduction. The engineer will work on using Spring Boot, Kotlin, and Java, building scalable, reliable, and high-performance solutions in close collaboration with cross-functional teams. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a global digital product team within a world-leading liner shipping company.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Kotlin, Java, and Spring Boot

Build and maintain scalable RESTful APIs and integrate them with frontend/mobile applications

Participate in architecture discussions and conduct code reviews

Ensure application performance, security, and scalability

Write clean, efficient code with comprehensive unit and integration testing

Collaborate closely with Product Owners, DevOps, and QA to define, design, and deliver new features

Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing systems and optimize for performance

Contribute to CI/CD pipeline management and DevOps practices

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in backend software development

Proven hands-on experience with Kotlin and Java

Experience in Spring Boot and REST API development

Strong SQL and relational database knowledge (PostgreSQL, MySQL)

Experience with ORM frameworks like Hibernate or JPA

Experience in CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Exposure to Agile/Scrum development environments

Education & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

Familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably AWS)

Knowledge of frontend technologies like React or React Native is a plus

Strong command over development tools, version control systems, and testing frameworks

Job Info

• Job Identification 1576
• Job Category IT
• Posting Date 03/12/2026, 12:40 PM
• Job Shift No
• Locations World Trade Center, 12_th_ Floor, Tower B,, CHENNAI, 600096, IN (Hybrid)