Senior Backend Developer (Java / .NET) – Maritime / Logistics (Ukrainian+English) (m/k/d)

Project Description

For one of our clients participating in a public tender, we are looking for Senior Backend Developers who, together with a Frontend React Developer, will form a recommended delivery team. The project involves building a greenfield solution in the maritime / port logistics domain, supporting processes related to vessel visits and integrations with various maritime administrations and port-related systems.

The system will be developed using a modern backend services architecture, with a strong focus on integrations, reliability, data security, and operational stability.

The backend technology stack will be recommended by the vendor (preferred Java or .NET).

Responsibilities

•     Design and develop backend services for a maritime / logistics / vessel management system

•     Develop backend services and APIs (REST / system integrations)

•     Participate in business and technical requirements analysis

•     Implement integrations with external maritime and port administration systems

•     Design and optimize data models and business logic

•     Work in an international environment and collaborate closely with the client and project team

•     Ensure code quality (code reviews, testing, standards, documentation)

•     Support the definition of the technology stack and solution architecture

Requirements (Must Have)

•     Minimum 3 years of commercial experience as a Backend Developer

•     Senior-level expertise in Java or .NET

•     Participation in at least 3 international projects

•     Participation in at least 2 maritime domain projects (e.g., ships, ports, vessel visits handling, harbor logistics, maritime administration systems, shipping)

•     Experience in building integration-heavy systems and working with APIs

•     Strong knowledge of backend engineering topics: security, scalability, performance, maintainability

•     Good command of English (international environment)

•     Ukrainian language skills at minimum B2 level

Nice to Have

•     Experience in public sector projects or mission-critical systems

•     Knowledge of microservices and/or event-driven architecture

•     Cloud experience (Azure / AWS / GCP)

•     CI/CD, Docker/Kubernetes

•     Experience working with systems involving multiple integrations and complex business processes

•     Knowledge of logistics and transportation domain

We Offer / Engagement Conditions

•     Work on a high-impact greenfield project

•     Long-term cooperation

•     100% remote work model

•     Real influence on technology stack selection and system architecture

•     Collaboration in an international environment and participation in a maritime industry project