We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

About the role:

As a Senior Software Engineer in our Logistics team, you will be instrumental in enhancing and consolidating our 3rd Party Logistics (3PL) services. You will be involved in the evolution of our current systems, focusing on creating a unified and efficient data flow for all 3PL communications. Your expertise will be crucial in designing, developing, and maintaining critical components that power our delivery operations and partner integrations.

About Client:

With almost 100 million active users across 25 countries, they’re a global food tech company. Their tech ecosystem connects millions of active customers with hundreds of thousands of connected partners in countries across the globe. Their mission: To empower every food moment around the world, whether it’s through customer service, coding or couriers.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain software solutions for our logistics integration platform, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability
Contribute to the potential migration of our Legacy 3PL service
Architect and implement robust data pipelines using Kafka to establish a unified messaging system for all 3PL interactions
Work with existing messaging systems such as Kafka, SNS, and SQS, understanding their role in the current architecture and how they integrate with the future state
Design and implement seamless integrations with internal APIs (e.g., Order-API, Restaurant-API, PartnerConnectAPI, Logistics Relay API) and external partner APIs
Develop and maintain both synchronous HTTP APIs and asynchronous event-driven integrations
Collaborate with product owners, other engineering teams, and external partners to define and implement data exchange contracts
Contribute to the development and enhancement of core logistics system components by contributing to other teams codebase if necessary (InnerSourcing)
Work with databases to manage configurations and store relevant projections
Apply your understanding of event-driven architectures and microservices to build a scalable and maintainable platform (EDA and DDD)
Implement and manage dynamic configurations and decision logic within the logistics systems
Bring your understanding of 3PL operations, delivery processes, order status updates, and courier location tracking to the development process
Contribute to the understanding and utilization of logistics metrics (e.g., Workload, PrePurchaseEta, PostPurchaseETA) for dynamic decision-making
Ensure the quality and stability of your code through thorough testing and adherence to best practices
Mentor and guide junior engineers within the team

Requirements:

Strong experience in software development with a proven track record of building and deploying scalable applications
Solid understanding and experience with Java
Deep understanding and practical experience with Kafka, including producers and consumers
Experience with other messaging systems such as Kafka, SNS, and SQS
Proven ability to design and implement RESTful APIs and integrate with external APIs
Experience with event-driven architectures and microservices
Understanding of database concepts and experience working with various database systems
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Fluency in English

Desirable:

Familiarity with Kafka Redpanda (former Benthos) or similar data processing tools
Experience with API design principles and best practices
Understanding of testing methodologies and frameworks
Knowledge of the logistics domain, particularly 3PL operations
Experience working in an agile development environment
Familiarity with dynamic configuration management

What`s in it for you?

Growth environment: share your experience and level up your expertise with a community of skilled professionals, locally and globally
Own your schedule – you are the one to decide when to start your working day. Just don’t miss your regular team stand-up
Global impact: work on large-scale projects that redefine industries with international and fast-growing clients
Welcoming environment: feel empowered with a friendly team, open-door policy, informal atmosphere within the company and regular team-building events

About us:

At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.

As one of Ukraine’s largest IT companies and a top employer recognized by Forbes, we’ve spent over 20 years delivering meaningful tech solutions. We proudly support diverse talent and military veterans, recognizing their unique skills and perspectives they bring to shaping the future.

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