Software Engineer Backend

Qargo
Arrondissement Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Full time
20 uur geleden

About Qargo

Qargo is a tech scale-up with offices based in London and Ghent. We are on a mission to transform the transportation industry by making it more efficient, profitable, and sustainable. Together we are building the most user-friendly and intuitive Transport Management System (TMS) on the market that automates administrative processes and optimizes planning. To help us achieve our mission and support our growth we’re looking for a Software Engineer, especially Backend.


What you'll do

✅ You'll be focused on back-end development of the system, contributing to the core functionality of our TMS platform and working mainly with Python, Django, GraphQL, Postgres, Kubernetes (k8s), PubSub, and Google Cloud.

✅ You’ll work on core product features, Cloud infrastructure improvements and Backend code improvements, ensuring all systems can support the growth of our customer base.

✅ You'll be part of a driven and highly talented team with an impressive track record.

✅ You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve real-world challenges and enhance our product.

✅ You’ll make a real impact and improve efficiency and sustainability in the logistics industry while working on software used by thousands.

Enjoy a scale-up atmosphere where your ideas are valued, and you can actively shape both your role and our company culture.

Work in a supportive, open, and fast-moving environment where you can learn and grow quickly.



What We're Looking for

✅ You have a Master’s degree in IT/Computer Science/Software Engineering and at least 2 years of experience in backend development.

✅ Passion for solving complex technical challenges and designing scalable software solutions. You understand technical tradeoffs and make pragmatic decisions.

✅ A growth mindset—eager to learn, experiment, and expand your knowledge.

✅ Strong problem-solving and communication skills and the ability to work independently and in a team.

✅ A user-first mentality—you care about the real-world impact of your work.

✅ Enthusiasm for collaborative teamwork and a willingness to share knowledge and accomplish shared goals.

✅ Experience with writing and understanding complex SQL queries in Postgres & Google Cloud BigQuery is a plus.

✅ Knowledge of distributed queueing systems at scale is a nice to have.

✅ Lastly, experience with large production Python codebases also earns you bonus points.


What we offer 

✅ An exciting opportunity to work with varied technologies on challenging problems, from a technical and business logic perspective.

✅ A flexible work environment that accommodates your needs with flexible hours and hybrid working.

✅ A green office with a great atmosphere and lots of initiatives, such as board game nights, theme lunches, sports activities, … etc.

✅ A role with a lot of responsibility, ownership, and tangible impact.

✅ The chance to grow with us and achieve your career aspirations.


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