Backend Software Engineer Job at Qargo (Ghent)

Backend Software Engineer

Qargo

Location:
Belgium , Ghent

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

As a Backend Software Engineer at Qargo, you’ll work on the backbone of our Transport Management Platform. The systems you build and improve power everything from planning and execution to billing and reporting for logistics companies across Europe. Your work directly impacts platform reliability, performance, and scalability as our customer base continues to grow. You’ll focus on designing, building, and maintaining robust backend services and APIs, working primarily with Python, Django, GraphQL, and our cloud-native infrastructure on Google Cloud. Beyond feature development, you’ll contribute to improving our architecture, data flows, and cloud infrastructure to ensure the platform remains resilient and future-proof. You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and other backend engineers to translate real-world logistics challenges into scalable technical solutions. This role offers a strong mix of hands-on development, problem-solving, and ownership, with plenty of room to influence technical decisions and shape how our platform evolves.

Job Responsibility:

Focus on back-end development of the system, contributing to the core functionality of our TMS platform
Work on core product features, Cloud infrastructure improvements and Backend code improvements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve real-world challenges and enhance our product
Make a real impact and improve efficiency and sustainability in the logistics industry
Enjoy a scale-up atmosphere where your ideas are valued
Work in a supportive, open, and fast-moving environment

Requirements:

Master’s degree in IT/Computer Science/Software Engineering
at least 2 years of experience in backend development
Passion for solving complex technical challenges and designing scalable software solutions
Understanding of technical tradeoffs and making pragmatic decisions
A growth mindset—eager to learn, experiment, and expand your knowledge
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to work independently and in a team
A user-first mentality
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
Experience with large production Python codebases also earns you bonus points

Nice to have:

Experience with writing and understanding complex SQL queries in Postgres & Google Cloud BigQuery
Knowledge of distributed queueing systems at scale
Experience with large production Python codebases

What we offer:

An exciting opportunity to work with varied technologies on challenging problems
A flexible work environment 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
A role with a lot of responsibility, ownership, and tangible impact
The chance to grow with us and achieve your career aspirations

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 23, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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