Kuehne+Nagel
Senior Software Engineer (m/w/d)
Kuehne+NagelEstonia3 hours ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyInformation Technology, Engineering
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.



We’re looking for an experienced Senior Developer to join our team, someone who will take ownership of designing, maintaining, and continuously improving a critical screening service. This service validates parties, individuals, and their addresses against multiple sanctions lists. The primary objective is to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and sanctioned regimes, which is crucial for keeping our trade control and compliance processes running smoothly.

In this role, you will be responsible for improving the service’s accuracy, scalability, and efficiency through development practices, automation, and performance optimization. You will work closely with compliance teams to deliver dependable solutions that reduce risk and strengthen our compliance framework. Your efforts will play a key role in ensuring the company remains protected against sanctions-related challenges.

How you create impact

  • Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and maintainable software.
  • Ensure quality through automated testing (unit, integration, UI, performance) and targeted manual tests.
  • Design and optimize database models, queries, and performance.
  • Follow clean code practices, contributing to code reviews and development standards.
  • Proactively improve the codebase: refactor for simplicity, performance, and maintainability on a continuous basis.
  • Participate in planning discussions and technical evaluation of features and changes.
  • Collaborate closely with developers, Product Owners, analysts, and other stakeholders.

What we would like you to bring

  • 5+ years of hands-on software development experience in enterprise and cloud environments, with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and relational databases (Postgres, MySQL).
  • Experienced with frontend frameworks (Angular, ReactJS) and RESTful API design, with a deep understanding of efficient messaging systems such as Kafka and RMQ.
  • Hands-on experience working with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
  • Proven experience designing and implementing systems optimized for high availability, scalability, and performance, capable of handling large data volumes and high request rates.
  • Experience with AWS environment setup, automation, and maintenance is highly desirable.
  • Proven ability to write clean, maintainable code and a commitment to continuous code improvement.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, combined with strong communication and mentoring skills. Proficient in both written and spoken English.
  • Strong sense of ownership, initiative, and accountability for product quality and technical direction.

What's in it for you

Join Kuehne+Nagel’s IT Hub in Tallinn, where your work will have a meaningful impact on the logistics industry. Here, you’ll find a hybrid work model, extensive health benefits, and a culture of continuous learning that ensures your career growth. You’ll be surrounded by extraordinary and committed people, all dedicated to shaping the future of logistics. Even if you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply - your unique perspective and experience could be exactly what we need. Be part of a team that values work-life balance, supports your personal well-being, and empowers you to contribute to something truly impactful.

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.

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