back-end developer

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities - through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice. www.yusen-logistics.com, In this role you will work closely with front-end developers and other stakeholders to deliver seamless and scalable solutions. As a back-end developer, you’ll play a crucial role in building the foundation of our applications, ensuring robustness, security, and optimal performance. You will have experience designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side logic, databases, and APIs that power dynamic, high-performance web applications. This position reports to the Software Development Manager.

The work locations are our regional HQ in Antwerp and our site in Herentals (Antwerp area, Belgium), depending on the business needs, with a hybrid work scheme in place., * Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure RESTful APIs that interface with front-end systems and third-party services.

• Work with databases to store and retrieve application data. This includes designing and managing SQL or NoSQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL).
• Implement server-side logic and architecture to power web applications, ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Integrate 3rd party services, APIs, and external data sources with the backend architecture.
• Optimize the backend code for maximum speed and scalability. Ensure the codebase is efficient, maintainable, and able to handle large volumes of data.
• Work closely with front-end developers, designers, and product managers to deliver high-quality solutions and ensure the backend supports the needs of the front end.
• Debug and resolve issues that arise in production environments.
• Continuously improve the back-end architecture using emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry best practices., At Yusen Logistics you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, work alongside talented professionals, and grow your career in an environment that values innovation, accountability, and collaboration.

• Proven experience of at least 5-8 years as a Back-End Developer or in a similar role.
• Strong proficiency in C#/.NET (dotNET), ASP.NET and REST APIs
• Experience with web frameworks.
• Experience with microservices or distributed backend architecture and serverless frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with databases: SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge of cloud native solutions, ideally Azure, and of cloud-based services.
• Familiarity with version control systems.
• Understanding of API development and integration.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence).
• Strong ability to break down complex problems into manageable solutions and troubleshoot issues effectively.
• Ensuring that the code and solutions are precise, optimized, and well-documented.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively with front-end developers, designers, and product managers.
• Stay up to date with new technologies, frameworks, and tools to continuously enhance the backend systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear communication, both written and verbal, especially when collaborating with non-technical stakeholders.
• Fluent proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Nice to have

• Proficiency in PHP and Laravel.
• Proficiency with Kubernetes and containerized applications.
• Familiarity with containerization and CI/CD practices.
• Experience with container orchestration tools.
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Knowledge of automated testing and test-driven development (TDD).
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture and tools.
• Knowledge of graph databases.

At Yusen Logistics, we understand the value of utilising AI and other technologies to support the application process. However, we encourage candidates to use these tools to enhance their application rather than replace their own effort and authenticity. During the interview process, we expect responses to reflect your own experience, thinking and capabilities.