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Senior Backend Engineer - Cruise

United Kingdom💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-23 → 2026-09-27

Core

Lead backend architecture and streaming services to process high-volume vessel tracking, port intelligence, and maritime trade flows into real-time actionable insights for global shipping and commodity markets.

Role type

Senior Backend Engineer (Maritime domain)

Builds

Scalable, highly available backend systems and real-time data pipelines for global shipping and commodity markets

Domain

Maritime, logistics, global trade

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Python, PHP, Apache Kafka, PostgreSQL, ClickHouse, microservices architecture, RESTful API design, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, observability

Preferred skills

Geospatial systems, legacy modernization, AWS, Terraform

Responsibilities

Architect and scale high-throughput backend applications and microservices; Build real-time streaming and analytical pipelines; Optimize data persistence and storage; Own production health and reliability; Drive cross-functional collaboration; Elevate engineering standards and mentorship

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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