Senior Backend Engineer

at  Ocean Infinity

Worker Type:
Employee
Application End Date:
28-06-2024
We are using and creating technology to transform operations at sea to enable people and the planet to thrive.
We are open-minded and fearless in our approach to innovation and don’t believe in boundaries. We challenge everything and have massive ambitions to drag aging industries into the tech era.
We take safety, equality and education very seriously, and our responsibilities don’t stop at our front door. Our business is built on the belief that there’s definitely a more environmentally responsible way to operate at sea.
We employ people who share our core values. We expect our people to be courageous, trustworthy, and conscientious, driven by a desire to do the right thing. We strive for excellence, work collaboratively, and are genuinely excited by our work.
We offer opportunities for our people to develop beyond their role and span a multitude of disciplines. These are open to all, regardless of background and experience level. Working with us means being part of a team that is harnessing technology and creativity to disrupt a traditional industry.
We are not your average workplace.
Ocean Infinity is seeking a talented and motivated Backend Engineer to design, build, and maintain backend containers to support our increased need for scalable solutions for edge computing. The role reports to a Web Team Lead and is a key player within the group, providing guidance and technical expertise to the web development team.

What will you do:

• Develop products using technologies such as C++, .NET C#, Python among others;
• Help design, implement, or prototype services for systems and solutions for technically complex products by using containerised microservices;
• Follow development and quality best practices, but be critical if you believe they can be improved;
• Take responsibility for making sound technical engineering decisions;
• Document software and processes as needed;
• Mentor junior team members by guiding them and providing constructive feedback.

Who you are:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related;
• Preferably 5+ years of experience as a software engineer targeting C++, C#, or Python;
• Experience with communication protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP;
• Familiarity with RESTful architecture;
• Experience with event-driven architectures or event-streaming services;
• Experience with microservice development and containerisation techniques such as Docker or Kubernetes;
• Proficient in working with various databases, including MySQL, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL;
• Experience with code versioning tools such as Git or equivalent;
• Strong understanding of quality management such as standards, regulations and applicable policies and procedures;
• Ability to take ownership and engagement in their work;
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise work in a fast-paced environment;
• Driven, proactive and able to work autonomously with little supervision towards the company’s purpose;
• Critical thinking and ability to show initiative.

Desirable:

• Fluency in English (spoken and written);
• Experience with DDS communications protocol;
• Experience with ROS operating system;
• Experience with Unreal Engine or other 3D Game Engines;
• Experience with distributed systems and networks (IoT, Industry 4.0);
• Experience in Industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus and OPC;
• Knowledge of IoT technologies, including communication protocols, cloud platforms, and network security.

Salary for this position: Up to €65,000 per annum
Salary: The salary varies for this position as we are recruiting in multiple regional locations and job grades. The salary process is based on skills, abilities, and experience required.
What you can expect:
At Ocean Infinity, we believe in creating equal opportunities for all, celebrating each and everyone’s differences. We are driven by transforming the industry, through our technology, thoughts, behaviours and actions. Being inclusive and respectful to all is fundamental to who we are. It is the right thing to do and enables innovation and creativity to thrive.
There is more work to be done, and we know that we aren’t perfect, but our commitment to these values is unwavering. They are central to our mission and the impact we have on the industry, meaning, we cannot live without them.
About Us
Simply put, our mission is to use innovative technology, to transform operations at sea, to enable people and the planet to thrive

• Develop products using technologies such as C++, .NET C#, Python among others;
• Help design, implement, or prototype services for systems and solutions for technically complex products by using containerised microservices;
• Follow development and quality best practices, but be critical if you believe they can be improved;
• Take responsibility for making sound technical engineering decisions;
• Document software and processes as needed;
• Mentor junior team members by guiding them and providing constructive feedback