Platform Software Engineer

Hapag-Lloyd AG

IT System Software Engineer developing internal tools to automate processes at Hapag-Lloyd. Ensuring operational stability of backend applications in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeGdansk • 🇵🇱 PolandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleApacheAWSCloudDockerGoJenkinsKubernetesLinuxNGINXPostgresPythonTerraformTypeScriptUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain internal developer tools and automation solutions, primarily using Python
Ensure operational stability and modernization of backend applications and infrastructure
Design, build, and evolve our Internal Developer Platform (IDP) through software development and automation
Support internal project teams with consulting, provisioning, and technical solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or equivalent experience in IT, maritime industry, or international logistics
Strong programming skills in Python with experience developing production-grade tools, scripts, or applications
Strong experience with Linux/Unix operating systems in a managed enterprise environment (installation, configuration, and support of RHEL systems)
Strong experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Artifactory, GitLab, etc.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Ansible (Terraform is a plus)
Experience setting up reliable, enterprise-ready infrastructures and middleware: databases (PostgreSQL), application servers (Tomcat/WAS), HTTP servers (nginx/Apache), and other 3rd party software
Familiarity with Windows administration (software installation, basic principles)
Familiarity with network management (basic OS configuration and troubleshooting)
Familiarity with AWS or other cloud solutions
Excellent analytical skills and eagerness to learn
Willingness to participate in on-call duty on a temporary basis (as backup for the support team)
High proficiency in spoken and written English.
**The perfect candidate can also demonstrate:**
Software development experience and understanding of software engineering best practices
Experience with additional programming languages (Python, TypeScript, Go, or similar)
High communication and coordination skills
Advanced AWS experience
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience in requirement analysis and design of high-availability IT systems
Experience in IT operations, especially ITIL processes
Understanding of API design and development
Experience with version control workflows (Git) and collaborative development practices
Agile mindset, experience with Kanban or Scrum

Benefits

Comp & perks

Private medical care (Medicover)
Gym card (Multisport)
Attractive annual bonus up to 22,5% (depending on company performance results)
Group life insurance and employee capital plan (PPK)
Cafeteria benefit system (cinema tickets, vouchers etc.)
Focus on healthy lifestyle (fruit days, bike competitions, football training)
Charity and volunteer initiatives
Modern and well-connected office (Alchemia complex in Gdańsk Oliwa)
Relocation support (financial support, covering immigration process and polish-language lessons for non-Polish citizens)
Internal learning management system
Development budget (sharing the costs of certifications and conferences/ IT events)
Flexible working hours and home office possibility (hybrid work model)

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonLinuxUnixCI/CDJenkinsGitLabAnsibleTerraformPostgreSQLDocker

Soft Skills

analytical skillseagerness to learncommunication skillscoordination skillswillingness to participate in on-call dutyunderstanding of software engineering best practicesagile mindset