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Senior Software Engineer - Backend Kafka Engineer

A. P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company and member of the A. P. Moller Group. Connecting and simplifying trade to help our customers grow and thrive. With a dedicated team of over 80, 000, operating in 130 countries; we go all the way to enable global trade for a growing world. From the farm to your refrigerator, or the factory to your wardrobe, A. P. Moller - Maersk is developing solutions that meet customer needs from one end of the supply chain to the other.

The Maersk group operates one of the most comprehensive marine container terminals networks in the world, under the brand of APM Terminals, with over 20, 000 employees operating 76 terminals in 36 countries and growing.

APM Terminals (APMT) plays a critical role in enabling the global Maersk Ocean and Logistics network as well as serving other Shipping Lines, Beneficial Cargo Owners, Freight Forwarders, intermodal logistics providers and integrating with a wide variety of local port authorities, customs and government bodies across our global network of transshipment, import and export gateway terminals.

In support of the broader Maersk strategy, we are accelerating the transformation of our business from a portfolio of independently operated terminals, into a safer, better, bigger global terminals operator.

We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our APM Terminals Integration Platform Portfolio team - based in Bangalore (India)

Key Responsibilities

Database Management:

Design, optimize, and maintain relational and NoSQL databases.

Ensure database performance, reliability, and scalability.

Implement data migration and replication strategies.

Kafka Ecosystem:

Configure, deploy, and manage Kafka Connect plugins for real-time data streaming.

Implement CDC (Change Data Capture) solutions using Debezium.

Monitor and troubleshoot Kafka clusters to ensure optimal performance.

Strimzi Integration:

Deploy and manage Kafka clusters on Kubernetes using Strimzi.

Implement security, scalability, and high availability in Strimzi-managed Kafka clusters.

Create and manage Helm charts and custom Kubernetes operators as needed.

System Integration & Development:

Develop and maintain APIs and microservices for backend functionality.

Collaborate with frontend teams to integrate APIs and data streams.

Write efficient, reusable, and scalable code.

Monitoring & Troubleshooting:

Set up monitoring tools for Kafka, Debezium, and databases.

Diagnose and resolve production issues in a timely manner.

Optimize end-to-end data pipelines for minimal latency and high throughput.

Collaboration:

Work closely with DevOps, Data Engineering, and Product teams.

Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and sprint planning.

We are looking for candidates with a proven performance track record with the following:

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of experience in application architecture and software development.

Technical Skills:

Technical Skills:

Databases: Proficiency in MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar databases.

Kafka Ecosystem: Deep understanding of Kafka, Kafka Connect, and related tools.

CDC Tools: Hands-on experience with Debezium for change data capture.

Kubernetes: Familiarity with Kubernetes and experience managing Kafka using Strimzi.

Programming Languages: Strong coding skills in Java, Python, Go, or similar.

API Development: Expertise in RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.

DevOps Tools: Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Helm, and monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana.

Soft Skills:

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior engineers.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing .

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. .

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing .