Bachelor's degree in computer/software engineering, computer science, Maths, or Physics
10+ years of experience in data engineering or backend software engineering
Expertise in Kafka, streaming systems, Python (or similar), SQL, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure)
Experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform, Kubernetes, and Docker
Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools, particularly GitHub Actions
Responsibilities
Build and maintain streaming and replication pipelines for reliable data movement
Manage schemas, topics, and data contracts to ensure consistency
Provision and manage infrastructure as code across shared environments
Configure clusters and access controls for platform resources
Own CI/CD pipelines and deployment tooling for safe and quick shipping
Build monitoring and observability systems to preemptively catch issues
Participate in on-call rotations and drive durable fixes for incidents
Write and maintain documentation for team self-service
Benefits
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a leading logistics company
Collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement
Participation in design reviews and alignment with business needs
Potential for professional development and certifications
Flexible work arrangements may be available
Full Job Description
Essential Job Functions
Build and maintain streaming and replication pipelines (CDC, Kafka, Materialize) that move data reliably from source systems into the platform
Manage schemas, topics, and data contracts (Schema Registry, Protobuf/Avro) to keep producers and consumers consistent and governed
Provision and manage infrastructure as code (Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker) across shared environments
Configure clusters, access controls, and role-based permissions for shared platform resources
Own CI/CD pipelines and deployment tooling (GitHub Actions) so teams can ship safely and quickly
Build monitoring, alerting, and observability (Prometheus, Grafana, PagerDuty) to catch problems before users do
Participate in on-call rotations, investigate incidents, and drive durable (not band-aid) fixes with clear post-incident follow-through
Write and maintain runbooks, architecture docs, and platform guides so teams can self-serve
Participate in design reviews and RFCs to align platform solutions with business and engineering requirements
Expertise in Kafka, streaming systems, Python (or similar), SQL, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure)
Physical Requirements
Talking, hearing and using hands to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other computer components
Sitting for extended periods of time
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in computer/software engineering, computer science, Maths or Physics is required.
10+ years prior experience in a data engineering, platform, or infrastructure-focused backend software engineering role.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Professional certification may be required in some areas.
Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
About Crane Worldwide Logistics
Crane Worldwide Logistics is a global logistics company that provides customized supply chain solutions to various industries. The company offers air freight, ocean freight, customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, and other logistics services. Crane Worldwide Logistics operates in more than 120 locations across 30 countries. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
