Software Engineer

About Qargo

Qargo is a cloud-based (SaaS) Transport Management Platform. We are a scale-up based in London, Chicago and Ghent (Belgium), rapidly expanding across Europe. The platform is an ‘all-in-one system’, handling everything from initial order entry to final invoicing. It optimises planning and has a built-in AI feature that automates lengthy manual tasks. Qargo is designed to help modern logistics operations run more efficiently, while increasing profitability and sustainability.

We’re looking for a Backend Software Engineer to join our team in Ghent. If you’re looking to work in an international company in a role that offers autonomy, ownership and impact, this is the role for you!

About the role

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.

If you enjoy working on complex systems, care about code quality and scalability, and want to build software with real-world impact, you’ll feel right at home at Qargo.

Key Responsibilities

• You'll be focused on back-end development of the system, contributing to the core functionality of our TMS platform and working mainly with Python, Django, GraphQL, Postgres, Kubernetes (k8s), PubSub, and Google Cloud.
• You’ll work on core product features, Cloud infrastructure improvements and Backend code improvements, ensuring all systems can support the growth of our customer base.
• You'll be part of a driven and highly talented team with an impressive track record.
• You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve real-world challenges and enhance our product.
• You’ll make a real impact and improve efficiency and sustainability in the logistics industry while working on software used by thousands.
• Enjoy a scale-up atmosphere where your ideas are valued, and you can actively shape both your role and our company culture.
• Work in a supportive, open, and fast-moving environment where you can learn and grow quickly.

Skills & Experience

• You have a Master’s degree in IT/Computer Science/Software Engineering and at least 2 years of experience in backend development.
• Passion for solving complex technical challenges and designing scalable software solutions. You understand technical tradeoffs and make pragmatic decisions.
• A growth mindset—eager to learn, experiment, and expand your knowledge.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills and the ability to work independently and in a team.
• A user-first mentality—you care about the real-world impact of your work.
• 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.
• Lastly, experience with large production Python codebases also earns you bonus points.

What We Offer

• An exciting opportunity to work with varied technologies on challenging problems, from a technical and business logic perspective.
• A flexible work environment that accommodates your needs 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, … etc.
• A role with a lot of responsibility, ownership, and tangible impact.
• The chance to grow with us and achieve your career aspirations.