Kuehne + Nagel

It's more than a job

In this IT role, you will manage, develop, and support the technology infrastructure that powers Kuehne+Nagel’s global systems and operations. This contribution is vital to making both special and ordinary moments in the lives of people a reality. In fact, your work enables our teams to deliver fresh fruit, time-sensitive healthcare products and much more to people all around the world. Working in IT at Kuehne+Nagel contributes to more than we imagine.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be part of building the most central data product of the KN Data Mesh for Kuehne+Nagel! You will design, code, test and maintain our shipment data applications. You will communicate with internal and external parties to understand and analyze the requirements you are working on in order to produce the best result. Your team is part of the newly founded data-driven and cloud-based incubator project KN New IT Ecosystem (KNITE). From Porto, you can shape Kuehne+Nagel's Shipment Data Store and pave the way for other data products to come!

How you create impact

• Develop new functionality and maintain existing functionality using technologies such as: Java & Spring, Apache Kafka, AWS, GraphQL / REST API, RDBMS and NoSQL, Git and GitLab.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of developed functionalities into the larger system architecture.
• Work as part of an agile development team (SCRUM).
• Analyze requirements and write documentation.
• Take responsibility for the quality and long-term maintainability of the developed software.

What we would like you to bring

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong Java skills.
• Some experience with AWS and/or real-time messaging systems.
• Ability to design and implement user stories, including automated tests.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

What's in it for you

Your work has a direct impact on the future of logistics and IT. Your team is made up of experts who are shaping the IT industry in Portugal and around the world. We want you to feel comfortable in our working environment, where you will be dealing with different cultures. That is why we offer flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely. We value teamwork, continuous learning and diversity. Kuehne + Nagel offers you a tailor-made career with individual planning and team leaders who will support you in every way. On a personal level, we support you with a wide range of work-life balance options, supplementary health insurance and our EAP - Employee Assistant Program.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.