Build and operate responsive web applications, backend microservices, and APIs delivering real-time trade intelligence. The role covers frontend and backend development, data modeling, deployment, monitoring, production support, cloud infrastructure, testing, and system reliability. The engineer will collaborate with product, design, data science, and engineering teams while using AWS, Docker, CI/CD, and AI-assisted development tools.
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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 850 experts from 69 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.
About the Role As a Full Stack Engineer at Kpler, you will play a central role in designing, building, and operating responsive web applications and backend APIs that deliver real-time trade intelligence to global market leaders. Working across frontend user interfaces and microservice architectures, you will turn complex datasets into intuitive, high-impact features. Your contributions will directly enhance how clients interact with critical maritime analytics, driving data-driven decisions across global supply chains.
Key Responsibilities
Build, scale, and maintain modern web applications using TypeScript with modern frontend frameworks (Vue, React) and Python (FastAPI).
Design and implement high-performance REST and GraphQL APIs that efficiently stream real-time global trade data.
Own feature delivery end-to-end, from early technical scoping and data modeling to deployment, monitoring, and production support.
Maintain software quality, observability, and system reliability across cloud infrastructure on AWS using Docker, CI/CD, and Datadog.
Integrate modern AI-assisted engineering workflows (e.g., Cursor, Copilot, Claude) to accelerate feature development and streamline code maintenance.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Managers, Designers, Data Scientists, and peer Engineers to translate product vision into scalable software.
Experience & Background
What you'll need (Must-haves)3+ years of professional full-stack software development experience building and maintaining production web applications.
Working knowledge of Typescript/Javascript, Vue, React and familiarity with micro front end architectures.
Demonstrated hands-on experience building backend microservices and APIs with Python (FastAPI) or Node.js.
Practical experience working with cloud infrastructure (AWS), containerization (Docker), and automated CI/CD pipelines.
Strong fundamentals in relational or NoSQL database design, API design patterns, and automated testing practices.
Familiarity with AI-assisted software development tools and workflows.
Exposure to GraphQL, Datadog monitoring, or event-driven backend systems.
Interest or background in maritime logistics, energy markets, or global supply chain datasets.
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?
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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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