Senior Software Engineer (Kafka)

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

What We offer:

This is an exciting career opportunity in an international, challenging business setting known for diversity and being a high paced environment. You will get to focus on creating valuable relations with current and new customers and work with highly professional teams in an environment where you will be valued, recognized and well rewarded.

You will work with amazing and diverse colleagues with a deep sense of commitment to live Our Values and together, go all the way for our customers, society and for each other.

The Team:

Are you ready for an exciting career in terminal operations? Join APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal management, and part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. We offer excellence in container handling, logistics solutions, and maritime services in over 70 countries. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and sustainability, we provide unparalleled growth opportunities in a diverse and inclusive environment. Be part of a team shaping the future of global trade and making a meaningful impact worldwide.

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

The Role:

- Architectural Design: Design and implement robust, scalable, and high-performance application architectures that meet business requirements.

- Kafka Expertise: Develop and maintain data streaming solutions using Apache Kafka and Kafka Streams. Ensure the seamless integration of Kafka with other systems.

- Kubernetes Management: Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications using Kubernetes. Optimize Kubernetes clusters for performance and reliability.

- Java Development: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient Java code. Lead the development of key components and services.

- Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. Advocate for best practices in software development and architecture.

- Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, software engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.

- Performance Tuning: Identify and address performance bottlenecks in the system. Implement solutions to enhance system performance and scalability.

- Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Implement monitoring and logging solutions to ensure the health and performance of applications. Troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise.

- Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies. Continuously seek opportunities to improve existing processes and solutions.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

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

Desired Skills:

- Solid grasp of fundamental stream processing concepts, including data streams, stream processing pipelines, stateful vs. stateless processing, windowing, and event-time vs. processing-time semantics.

- In-depth knowledge of Apache Kafka, including setup, configuration, partitioning, replication, producers, consumers, and Kafka Connect.

- Experience with Kafka topic design, retention policies, and offsets management.

- Practical experience with Kafka Streams API for building real-time data processing applications.

- Ability to design and implement stream processing applications using Kafka Streams DSL (Domain Specific Language) and Processor API.

- Understanding of KTables and GlobalKTables for stateful processing.

- Extensive experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.

- Strong programming skills in Java, spring boot.

- Solid understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design.

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).

- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) is a plus.

- 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. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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