As a Senior Data Engineer on our Maritime Models team, you will take technical ownership of the core data pipelines and distributed storage architectures powering Kpler's vessel tracking and predictive analytics. You will design, scale, and optimize high-throughput batch and streaming pipelines that ingest raw maritime telemetry and transform it into actionable intelligence. Working with distributed NoSQL systems like Apache HBase at scale, your work directly ensures the freshness, accuracy, and reliability of the data models our global customers depend on.
Key Responsibilities
Architect, build, and operate high-throughput batch and streaming data pipelines using Java, Python, Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and Airflow.
Design, tune, and maintain scalable distributed NoSQL databases, prioritizing Apache HBase performance for high-volume time-series maritime telemetry.
Drive end-to-end operational excellence across containerized cloud environments on AWS using Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and GitOps workflows.
Define and enforce system reliability metrics, monitoring pipeline latency, data completeness, and uptime to meet strict operational SLAs.
Partner with Data Scientists, Product Managers, and SRE teams to translate complex maritime modeling requirements into robust, production-grade infrastructure.
Mentor peer engineers, drive code review standards, and leverage modern AI development tools (Copilot, Cursor, Claude) to elevate team productivity.
Experience & Background
5+ years of professional experience as a Data Engineer designing, scaling, and maintaining production-grade data pipelines.
Deep, hands-on expertise in distributed NoSQL data stores, specifically Apache HBase, for high-volume time-series storage and query optimization.
Strong proficiency in software engineering using Java and Python.
Demonstrated experience with stream processing and orchestration tools such as Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and Apache Airflow.
Solid background operating containerized services on AWS cloud environments using Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
Nice-to-havesExperience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
Experience working with geospatial data technologies (e.g., GeoServer) or spatial indexing algorithms.
Exposure to AI-assisted software development tools like Copilot, Cursor, or Claude Code.
Domain familiarity with maritime tracking, AIS telemetry, or supply chain logistics.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of professional experience designing, scaling, and maintaining production-grade data pipelines
- Hands-on expertise with distributed NoSQL data stores, specifically Apache HBase
- Strong proficiency in Java and Python
- Experience with Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and Apache Airflow
- Experience operating containerized services on AWS using Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform
- Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL
- Experience with geospatial data technologies such as GeoServer or spatial indexing algorithms
- Exposure to AI-assisted development tools such as Copilot, Cursor, or Claude Code
- Familiarity with maritime tracking, AIS telemetry, or supply chain logistics
What We Do
Kpler is the leading data & analytics firm providing real-time transparency in commodity markets. Relying on a methodology that combines artificial and human intelligence, the Kpler platform provides real-time data and analytics (global flows, storage, freight) on more than 40 commodities including crude oil, refined products, LNG, LPG, and dry bulk.
