Senior Backend Engineer: Real-Time Maritime Data

Kpler; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Kpler is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for its Maritime domain. You will architect and scale backend systems handling vessel tracking data and maritime trade signals, using Python and PHP with Kafka, PostgreSQL, and ClickHouse.

You’ll own streaming pipelines, data storage optimization, and production reliability in a high-autonomy, run-it-yourself culture. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive architectural improvements, and elevate engineering standards while mentoring

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend software engineering experience in production systems.
• Proven ability to design RESTful APIs and distributed microservices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and observability tools.

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 at scale.
• Own production health, monitoring, and reliability.
• Collaborate with Product, Tech Leads, Cloud Platform, and client teams.
• Mentor engineers in design reviews and best practices.

Skills

Senior backend

Python

PHP

PostgreSQL

Kafka

ClickHouse

REST APIs

Microservices

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Observability

Tools

Python

PHP

Kafka

PostgreSQL

ClickHouse

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Kpler is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for its Maritime domain. You will architect and scale backend systems handling vessel tracking data and maritime trade signals, using Python and PHP with Kafka, PostgreSQL, and ClickHouse.

You’ll own streaming pipelines, data storage optimization, and production reliability in a high-autonomy, run-it-yourself culture. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive architectural improvements, and elevate engineering standards while mentoring