Senior Software Engineer (Python)

About the role

Kpler is transforming how global trade data is processed by evolving its Supply and Demand platform to support a wider range of commodities. We are looking for a senior engineer to lead the technical architecture of this transition, moving from crude oil specialization to a scalable, unified model.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Direct the technical strategy for generalizing the data model across all commodity types.
• Refactor the existing ETL framework into a reusable foundation to prevent pipeline fragmentation.
• Manage end-to-end publication reliability, including anomaly detection, release paths, and data quality standards.
• Improve non-functional requirements such as latency, security, and cost across our Python and TypeScript systems.
• Define and maintain versioned API contracts for external client data distribution.
• Facilitate design reviews and document architectural decisions for complex, business-critical projects.
• Lead incident response efforts and implement preventative measures to ensure long-term system stability.
• Collaborate with Product and Research teams to define the technical roadmap.
• Provide mentorship to mid-level engineers and serve as a technical consultant across the engineering organization.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of professional software engineering experience with production-grade systems.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, ambiguous projects from design through to production outcomes.
• Advanced proficiency in Python, specifically regarding ETL, orchestration, and relational data modeling with SQL and Postgres.
• Experience with the full production lifecycle, including observability, on-call rotations, and incident remediation.
• Demonstrated ability to set technical direction and act as a primary advisor for architectural decisions.

Nice to have

• Proficiency with Airflow or similar orchestration tools.
• Experience with TypeScript and NestJS APIs.
• Background in commodities, energy, finance, or logistics domains where data model accuracy is central to the product.
• Familiarity with data quality gating and anomaly detection methodologies.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and GitOps practices, including Terraform, ArgoCD, and Kubernetes.

Skills & tools

• Python
• SQL / Postgres
• TypeScript / NestJS
• Airflow
• Kubernetes / Terraform / ArgoCD

Practical notes

Kpler is a global organization with over 700 employees across 35+ countries. This role focuses on high-level system ownership and requires a candidate who prioritizes product impact alongside engineering excellence.