The Full-Stack Engineer will develop and implement front-end features, contribute to back-end development, optimize system performance, and conduct code reviews, ensuring high coding standards.
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.
Kpler is looking for a Software Engineer – Backend & Data to join one of our dynamic
product teams.
We focus on delivering powerful insights to our clients by providing access to our data via
intuitive front-end interfaces, APIs, and SDKs—allowing seamless integration into their
workflows.
Mission
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust back-end services and APIs that power our data-driven products.
- Own and operate workflows built with Apache Airflow and collaborate with data engineers to manage ETL pipelines.
- Implement lightweight front-end changes where needed to support product iterations and internal tools.
- Optimise system performance and reliability across both processing and delivery layers.
- Participate in code reviews, propose architecture improvements, and maintain high
- engineering standards.
Skills and Experience
- 4–6 years of experience in backend or full-stack roles with exposure to data-intensive systems.
- Strong proficiency in Python (preferred), Scala, or similar languages.
- Experience building APIs using frameworks like FastAPI or GraphQL.
- Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow or similar orchestration tools.
- Competence in writing SQL and working with relational databases (PostgreSQL a plus).
- Familiarity with front-end technologies such as Vue 3 and TypeScript/JavaScript, with ability to make minor UI changes.
- Experience with Docker; Kubernetes knowledge is a plus.
You May Be a Fit If You
- Thrive on building scalable back-end systems and managing data flows.
- Are comfortable owning production workflows, debugging failures, and maintaining critical services.
- Take initiative when something is broken—either fixing it yourself or raising it quickly.
- Can jump into front-end code when necessary, even if it's not your core focus.
- Are fluent in English and comfortable working in a diverse, international team.
Bonus Points For
- Deep experience with data engineering tools or working on data-intensive products.
- Familiarity with event streaming tools like Kafka.
- Experience working with Snowflake or managing API gateways like Kong.
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 build
together
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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Top Skills
Docker
Fastapi
GraphQL
Jasmine
JavaScript
Jest
Kubernetes
Mocha
Postgres
Python
Restful Apis
Scala
SQL
Typescript
Vue 3
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