We are looking for a Lead Software Developer OptiPort

The OptiPort division of KOTUG is seeking a Lead Software Developer to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a software developer who thrives on solving complex challenges, mentoring others and driving technical excellence. You will be directly involved in shaping the future of our platform.

Your role

As a (Lead) Software Developer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our OptiPort platform. You will lead the development efforts of the V2 version, making strategic architectural decisions, mentoring the development team, and driving the implementation of innovative, high-quality solutions. Your contributions will directly impact the scalability and performance of our platform, helping us achieve our goals of global expansion and enhanced customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of our OptiPort platform, driving the V2 goals and overseeing all stages of the development lifecycle.
• Make critical architectural decisions to ensure the platform is scalable, reliable, and aligned with cloud-native best practices.
• Guide and mentor the development team, fostering best practices in coding, deployment, and cloud integration.
• Design and implement robust frameworks and cloud architectures that support an efficient SaaS platform.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical strategies and translate them into actionable solutions.
• Take ownership of platform enhancements, ensuring they meet customer requirements and improve overall performance.
• Provide hands-on technical expertise, while balancing leadership with direct involvement in coding and solution delivery.

Who are we looking for?

We value independence, accountability, and open communication. As a Lead Developer, you’ll play a key role in fostering these principles by guiding and inspiring the team, ensuring clarity in goals, and taking ownership of key decisions. In our collaborative, supportive, and transparent environment, you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference.

Experience and qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Lead Software Developer or similar role
• Expertise in Python and cloud-native SaaS platforms
• Strong background in cloud architecture, scalability, reliability, and performance
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code and containerization
• A strategic mindset with hands-on technical expertise

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Mathematical Programming/Optimization Models
• Familiarity with Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and MongoDB
• Comfortable with customer interactions and maritime industry challenges

Key Competencies:

• Fluent in English
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail
• Forward-thinking, able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Collaborative team player with a leadership mindset

What we offer

At KOTUG OptiPort, we offer more than just a job – we offer an opportunity to shape the future of an innovative, AI driven platform that is revolutionising the global maritime industry. OptiPort is the first and only AI and ML driven scheduling solution within the maritime industry of nautical service providers and currently active in the biggest ports of Australia, Europe and the USA, for different towage providers. Join a dynamic team where your efforts directly impact the success of our business and the satisfaction of our customers while taking your career to new heights.

Are you ready to shape the future of OptiPort? Apply today and join our OptiPort team! Email to careers@kotug.com