Back End Developer

At ZeroNorth, we are at the forefront of transforming the shipping industry through digital innovation. Our solutions go beyond optimizing business operations, they are designed to lead the industry in sustainability by significantly reducing CO2 emissions.

Our core mission of making global trade greener drives everything we do. Your contributions will play a crucial role in reducing emissions, aligning commercial success with sustainability, and delivering benefits for both profitability and the environment.

ZeroNorth is powered by a diverse team of 550+ professionals with more than 38 nationalities, operating out of global hubs including Copenhagen (our headquarters), Athens, Chennai, Mumbai, New York, San Diego, Singapore, Sofia, and Tokyo. We are leading the industry's green transition, enabling our partners to leverage data for actionable decarbonization efforts.

Backend Developer at ZeroNorth

At ZeroNorth, we're driven by a mission to make global trade greener and more sustainable. We are looking for a Backend Developer to join our Platform business unit and play a crucial role in our journey towards a greener planet. As part of our team, you'll leverage your skills in backend development to optimise operational efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of maritime operations.

You will be part of a small team in ZeroNorth called the Third Party Data team. We’re responsible for making ship data, weather data, geographical data, port data and much more available to the rest of the teams at ZeroNorth, so it’s easy for them to understand, use and consume. We ensure robust, continuous data delivery and high quality data.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain critical software solutions in the Third Party Data Team.
• Implement and data pipelines using Python, DBT, Airflow, Snowflake, Postgres, Terraform and a range of AWS services.
• Develop and maintain API servers / services that the other teams in ZeroNorth use in their products.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to design and implement scalable and robust systems.

Your profile:

• A strong foundation in C/C++ for high-performance development.
• Proven experience with relational databases, specifically PostgreSQL, for managing critical data.
• Track record of building and deploying scalable, cloud-based solutions using infrastructure-as-code principles (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Terraform).
• Ability to contribute across the entire technical stack, from DevOps and cloud-based backends to database management and data analytics.
• Experience in designing and building scalable, reliable data pipelines, alongside the agility to rapidly prototype solutions (using tools like Airflow, DBT, and Snowflake).
• Demonstrated experience in data engineering and big data analytics, comfortable working with petabytes of data (e.g., weather and ship position data).
• Eagerness to assist and collaborate closely with data scientists to translate models into production-ready systems.
• A Master's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent technical field.

You are our ideal candidate if you are passionate, eager, with an attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, self driven, with excellent communication abilities, and a knack for adapting to new challenges.

About ZeroNorth

At ZeroNorth, we aim to make global trade sustainable by steering the maritime industry toward zero emissions. Using advanced technology and trusted data, our platform delivers real-time insights to optimize operations and align commercial success with environmental impact.

We partner with customers on their journey toward sustainability, solving complex challenges and empowering informed decisions that benefit both the planet and their bottom line.

Our culture thrives on growth, inclusion, and collaboration. We value honesty, trust, and the unique contributions of every team member, driving meaningful change together. Let's make global trade green.