Senior Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

Zencargo is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our core feature squad, working with Kotlin and Spring Boot to build and scale critical capabilities across our digital freight forwarding platform.

In Short

• Lead the design, implementation and delivery of complex projects and features aligned with team and company goals.
• Write high-quality, maintainable and well-documented code, setting a standard for others on the team.
• Identify and drive improvements to technical systems, processes and team practices to enhance performance and quality.
• Facilitate technical discussions, communicate trade-offs effectively and make decisions with a focus on scalability, performance, and long-term impact.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners and other engineering teams to deliver impactful solutions.
• Mentor peers through pairing, feedback and knowledge sharing to support their technical and professional growth.
• Contribute to a healthy, inclusive team culture by role-modelling Zencargo’s values and building strong working relationships.

Requirements

• Professional experience with Kotlin (or Java with a strong willingness to work in Kotlin)
• Solid understanding and hands-on experience with Spring Boot 3 for building scalable, maintainable backend services
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservice architecture, and integration patterns
• Experience working with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL or MySQL) and designing efficient, maintainable schemas
• Familiarity with automated testing approaches (unit, integration, E2E) and test-driven development
• Understanding of monitoring and observability practices, including logs, metrics, and alerts
• Awareness of system performance, scalability, and technical debt — and how to address them
• Comfortable leading discussions around technical trade-offs, design decisions, and long-term code maintainability
• Strong collaborator who can work effectively with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver features that align with business goals
• Able to mentor peers through code reviews, pairing, and informal guidance
• Experience working in an agile delivery environment, contributing to planning and estimation
• Proactive, ownership-driven approach to delivering high-quality software

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on impactful projects in a growing company.
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
• Flexible working environment.