Senior Software Engineer (f/m/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Berlin

Description

Transform operations on the frontline of a key global key industry - shipping - as a Senior Engineer at Kaiko Systems. Shipping is an industry on the brink of disruption. Many other major global industries already went through fundamental changes, and logistics as the backbone of global trade is next. We at Kaiko are dedicated to making it safer, smarter, and more profitable.

By empowering frontline workers to collect and analyze vessel health information, we make it easy to predict incidents, reduce downtime and avert damage to crew and environment. We work with teams on shore and crews on the vessels to understand their needs, improve communication and provide real value to their daily work life. We are supported by leading, global shipping companies, well funded and driven forward by a strong and ambitious team.

Your mission

As a senior full-stack engineer, you will report directly to the CTO and will work alongside very experienced peers to deliver new features and functionality to the Kaiko product suite.

Our current tech stack:

Python
Django
Celery
PostgreSQL
HTMX
Tailwind

Your profile

Tech

You've spent 5+ years building complex apps in a full stack environment
You've shipped large applications while keeping an eye on simplicity
You're confortable making technical decisions not based on hype, but on practicality: the right tool for the right job.
It would be great if you had exposure to ReScript or have an interest in ML type languages like: OcamML, ReasonML or Gleam

Personality

You see things through from start to finish
You can manage yourself but you also work well with others
You understand the importance of keeping things simple and flexible
Fluent English and an excellent communicator

Why us?

Help us shape the digitalization process of millennia old industry
Become part of an open-minded, diverse and fun team.
We don't do daily stand-up and we skip the drudgery of frequent status report meetings. Get work done and ship it.
Preferred hardware of your choice at your disposal.

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About us

At Kaiko Systems we are driving change in a key global sector. To get there we are guided by our core values:

Embrace innovation and challenge the norm.
Put genuine human interactions first.
Commit to delivering quality from the outset.
Take initiative and act with purpose.
Foster an environment of mutual respect and teamwork.
Prioritize clear and effective communication.
Adapt and evolve, minimizing bureaucratic hurdles.
Equip our team with the best resources, encouraging growth and feedback.

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Your application

We appreciate your interest in our company. Please fill in the following short form. Should you have any difficulties in uploading your files, please contact us by mail at hr@kaikosystems.com.