Software Engineer - Data Replication & Application Development ShipPalm · Chennai · Onsite

ZeroNorth; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ZeroNorth in Chennai seeks a hands-on Software Engineer to own replication environment setup, troubleshooting, and development of internal portals and tools. The role requires deep work in databases and modern web apps (ReactJS, NodeJS, .NET Core) with REST APIs.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience, strong PowerShell scripting, and a track record of building/consuming APIs. Exposure to Python and MongoDB is a plus; strong ownership and cross-team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of overall software development experience with hands-on ReactJS, NodeJS, and .NET Core.
• \u00a0Proficient in building and consuming REST APIs and automating tasks with PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop internal portals/tools using ReactJS, NodeJS, .NET Core, and Python.
• 2) Build and maintain REST APIs to support internal tooling and dashboards.
• 3) Prepare and optimize SQL queries for data validation and replication tasks.
• 4) Configure, setup, and maintain replication environments for clients.
• 5) Monitor production replication health and resolve issues within SLA.
• 6) Collaborate with onboarding, support, and infra teams for smooth client onboarding.
• 7) Conduct code reviews and follow secure coding practices.
• 8) Provide production support and troubleshoot replication conflicts.
• 9) Contribute to automation and tooling across environments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Debugging

Ownership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

ReactJS

NodeJS

.NET Core

SQL Server

REST API

PowerShell

Python

MongoDB

Job description

At ZeroNorth, we are at the forefront of transforming the shipping industry through digital innovation. Our solutions go beyond optimising business operations, they are designed to lead the industry in sustainability by significantly reducing CO2 emissions.

Our core mission of making global trade greener drives everything we do. Your contributions will play a crucial role in reducing emissions, aligning commercial success with sustainability, and delivering benefits for both profitability and the environment.

ZeroNorth is powered by a diverse team of 550+ professionals with more than 38 nationalities, operating out of global hubs including Copenhagen (our headquarters), Athens, Chennai, Mumbai, Singapore, Sofia, and Tokyo.

We are leading the industry's green transition, enabling our partners to leverage data for actionable decarbonisation efforts.

Software Engineer at ZeroNorth

We are looking for a strong, hands-on Software Engineer to own the setup, configuration, troubleshooting, and ongoing development of the replication environment across production and client instances, while also contributing to the development of internal portals and tools. This role requires a person who is equally comfortable working deep in databases and building modern web applications (ReactJS, NodeJS, .NET Core).

Key responsibilities:

• Design and develop internal programs/utilities/scripts (PowerShell, .NET, Python) to automate and manage replication activities.
• Prepare and optimize complex SQL queries for replication troubleshooting, data validation, and root-cause analysis.
• Configure, setup, and maintain ShipPalm replication for new and existing client environments.
• Perform replication health checks, conflict resolution, node registration, and channel configuration across environments.
• Monitor production replication instances proactively; identify, troubleshoot, and resolve replication issues/support requests within SLA.
• Design, develop, and maintain internal portals/tools using ReactJS, NodeJS, .NET Core, and Python.
• Build and maintain REST APIs to support internal tools, dashboards, and replication management interfaces.
• Participate in code reviews, follow secure coding practices, and maintain high code quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with onboarding, support, and infrastructure teams to ensure timely and accurate client onboarding.

Technologies

Strong Knowledge Required:

• ReactJS
• NodeJS
• .NET Core
• SQL Server
• REST API
• PowerShell

Good to Have / Additional:

• Python
• MongoDB
• AI/ML tools or exposure to AI-assisted development

Your profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3-5 years of overall software development experience, with demonstrable hands-on experience in ReactJS, NodeJS, and .NET Core, and ability to build/consume REST APIs.
• Proficient in PowerShell scripting for automation, monitoring, and deployment tasks.
• Strong analytical and debugging mindset - able to independently diagnose replication conflicts, data drift, connectivity issues, and performance bottlenecks in production environments.
• Working knowledge of Python and MongoDB is a plus; exposure to applying AI tools to improve engineering workflows is a plus.
• Comfortable owning production support responsibilities - calm under pressure, methodical in troubleshooting, and clear in communication during incidents.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with onboarding, support, QA, and infrastructure teams to drive client setup tasks to closure.
• Self-driven and capable of working with minimal supervision; strong ownership mentality from configuration through to custom tooling development.
• Good communication skills - able to document technical processes clearly for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Prior experience supporting or building tools around logistics, shipping, freight, or similar transactional/high-volume data systems is a plus.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure) for hosting replication or portal infrastructure.
• Exposure to monitoring/alerting tools (e.g., Grafana, App Insights, or similar) for production replication health tracking.

About ZeroNorth

At ZeroNorth, we aim to make global trade sustainable by steering the maritime industry toward zero emissions. Using advancedtechnology and trusted data, our platform delivers real-time insights to optimize operations and align commercial success with environmental impact.

We partner with customers on their journey toward sustainability, solving complex challenges and empowering informed decisions that benefit both the planet and their bottom line.

Our culture thrives on growth, inclusion, and collaboration. We value honesty, trust, and the unique contributions of every team member, driving meaningful change together.

Let's make global trade green.