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Senior Data Engineer

NYSHEX|Posted 14 days ago

Skills and experience

Role:Data engineer
Other roles:Data architect, Machine learning engineer
Experience in role:7+ years
Language proficiency:English
Must-have skills:
    AWS
    Python
    SQL
Nice-to-have skills:
    Java
    ETL Development

Location and salary

Remote policy:Hybrid
Location of job:Cape Town, South Africa
Visa requirements:Authorised to work in South Africa With status of citizen/passport holder or permanent resident
Visa sponsorship:Unable to sponsor visa
Employment type:Permanent

Role description

NYSHEX is the leading digital contracting platform transforming ocean freight, and we're looking for a Senior Data Engineer to help us scale our data platform and enable AI-driven innovation. You'll design and build highly scalable data pipelines, architect foundational data systems, and support machine learning and GenAI capabilities while contributing to our backend service layer using Python, and microservices. In this role, you'll build robust data pipelines using Airflow, AWS Glue, and Lambda, develop microservices and data-centric APIs in Java, and design reliable data models to support analytics and AI workloads. You'll collaborate with data scientists to provision training datasets and feature stores, implement data lineage and quality monitoring frameworks, and ensure security compliance aligned with SOC 2 and GDPR standards. You'll also partner across engineering, product, and analytics teams to support cross-cutting data initiatives that integrate unstructured data and enable advanced GenAI capabilities. We're transforming a $23B industry plagued by inefficiency and volatility, building a digital foundation that brings transparency, reliability, and trust to global ocean shipping. We're passionate about solving complex logistics problems with technology and creating seamless data integration across our platform. Join us in shaping the future of supply chains around the world while working with cutting-edge technologies including GenAI, real-time streaming, and cloud infrastructure.

About NYSHEX

51-200 employees

About NYSHEX

Have you ever stopped to wonder how your computer, clothes, furniture, or household goods made their way to your doorstep? Most likely, almost everything you own arrived here in a container on a container ship. It’s a massive global industry that we all rely on but rarely think about - mainly because it’s been done the same way for decades with very little innovation.

NYSHEX is changing that.

We’re transforming and enabling an industry plagued by inefficiency, volatility, and $23B in annual economic waste. At NYSHEX, we’re building a digital foundation for global ocean shipping - one that brings transparency, reliability, and trust to carriers, shippers, and forwarders alike. We're passionate about solving complex logistics problems with technology, and we hope you'll join us in shaping the future of supply chains around the world.

What we do

NYSHEX, or New York Shipping Exchange, is a digital infrastructure provider focused on enhancing global container shipping through technology-driven solutions. Founded in 2014, we operate as a neutral third-party platform that connects shippers, ocean carriers, and Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) to address inefficiencies in maritime logistics.

Why work for us

At NYSHEX, we offer competitive salaries and benefits, along with the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology solutions in the shipping and logistics industry. Our team has experienced significant growth, including a 340% increase in revenue and tripled shipping volumes in 2022, providing ample opportunities for professional development.

Our culture

We foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that values transparency, efficiency, and data-driven insights. Our team is dedicated to enhancing the global shipping ecosystem, and we encourage open communication and teamwork to achieve our goals.

Perks at NYSHEX

Work with an international team based across the US (New York) and South Africa!
Hybrid work ( 3 x per week in office in Cape Town)
Equipment provided
Team meet ups

Tech Stack

application and data

PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL
Node.js
Node.js
Python
Python
Java
Java
Spring Framework
Spring Framework
Redis
Redis
Kafka
Kafka
AI Platform
AI Platform
GraphQL
GraphQL
Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services

dev ops

GitHub
GitHub
Docker
Docker
Kubernetes
Kubernetes
Terraform
Terraform
Datadog
Datadog

Office Photos

Team lunch at the waterfront Jan'2026

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