About Us:
Our mission is to transform international supply chains to be more resilient
by helping logistics companies realize the full potential of their data. We
cater to both shipping lines and cargo airlines. This covers 90% of the world
trade volume that travels via ocean and 35% of world trade value that travels
via air. We use proprietary machine learning algorithms and real-time external
market data (such as economic indices, marine weather, satellite-based data,
etc.) to predict how much cargo will be shipped when it will arrive and
deliver actionable insights.
We are excited to be a fast-growing team of software engineers, data
scientists and industry experts. Based out of Singapore, we’ve been building
together since 2018, and are backed by some of the leading investors including
Wavemaker Partners, Entrepreneur First, SGInnovate and Investigate VC.
About the role:
Portcast has already been used by global freight forwarding companies,
manufacturers, shippers, and logistics tech companies. Our customers trust us
to deliver fast, reliable and secure predictions to unleash greater
profitability and realize the true value of their logistics data. We want to
continue earning their trust, while also scaling and delivering new products
to serve their needs.
As the Engineering Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving our product
and engineering function to new heights. In this leadership role within our
close-knit tech crew, you'll be at the helm of our talented team of
developers. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will collaborate closely with
our executive leadership to own and shape the future of our product and
engineering endeavors. The role has the opportunity to grow into a CTO.
What You'll Do:
• Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and oversight in designing, building,
and maintaining APIs, services, and systems. Proactively address and debug
production issues across multiple levels of the stack.
• Technical Ownership: Own the technical direction, architecture, and quality
of our software product. Ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of
our systems.
• System Architecture: Design and enhance the system architecture to ensure it
functions seamlessly at scale. Continuously evaluate and recommend
improvements to our technology stack and feature development.
• Product Alignment: Drive the successful delivery of new products and
features while actively participating in product-related discussions and
decisions.
• Enterprise-Level Development: Lead the design, development, implementation,
and deployment of high-availability web application platforms and APIs. Work
collaboratively with the Product Designer at Portcast to ensure seamless
execution.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with our Business, Sales
& Marketing, Customer Success, and Data Science teams to understand customer
pain points and contribute to scalable solutions. Your technical expertise
will play a crucial role in aligning our technology solutions with the needs
of these teams.
• Technology Advancement: Stay updated on the latest software development
technologies and methodologies. Champion the integration of cutting-edge
practices to keep Portcast at the forefront of the field.
What We're Looking For:
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or
equivalent work experience in the field.
• At least 3 years in a similar leadership role and a total of at least 7
years of software development experience.
• Strategic Problem Solver: Expert in first-principles problem-solving,
breaking down complexities into manageable parts, exploring innovative
solutions, and making sound, reasoned decisions.
• System Architect: Proficient in system architecture, adept at orchestrating
components for scalability. Meticulously detail-oriented, offering valuable
input for tech stack and feature enhancements.
• Leadership: Experienced leader driving engineering excellence, actively
participating in key architectural discussions, and operating within agile
principles.
• Empathetic Communicator: You possess the ability to convey nuanced ideas
clearly, whether engaged in real-time remote brainstorming or articulating
technical decisions in writing. While you may hold strong opinions, you
approach disagreements thoughtfully, valuing diverse perspectives and
demonstrating a willingness to compromise when necessary.
• Tech Stack Maestro Ideally proficient in Python-based backend programming,
Flask, AWS, RESTful API design, and best practices. Familiarity with Docker,
Git, Elasticsearch, Spark, CI/CD is a plus. Adaptability to new tech stacks is
encouraged.
• Startup Trailblazer (Preferred): If you've served as an early engineering
hire at a startup and have contributed significantly to building a technical
product from scratch to scale, we're eager to hear about your experiences and
the valuable insights you've gained along the way.
What's in it for you:
• Tech-first team: You’ll work with like-minded individuals who share a
passion for solving difficult problems using technology.
• Accelerated Growth: As we grow, so will you! Given the pace at which we’re
growing, we can promise you a steep learning curve, as your work evolves with
the pace. We are building our company to be the next B2B market leader in
predictive global supply chains and you’ll be a major part of our story. It's
challenging, varied and rewarding - it's work you'll be proud of!
• Rewarding Work: With a lean structure, you'll make an immediate positive
impact on the business and see the results of your work. You will be given
very high levels of ownership and will be able to see the impact of your work
on the customers as well as the company financials & product in a very direct
way.
• Remote-first Culture: We fully embrace the remote & hybrid work setup and
have cultivated a true culture of ownership at every level where we are
encouraged to do our best work, even when no one is watching.
• Global Community: You will work with a diverse team in a fast-paced
environment. Our team members hail from 10+ countries across the globe. We
strongly believe that our diversity is a key driver of innovation and
performance.
Portcast focuses on Supply Chain Management, Artificial Intelligence / Machine
Learning, Analytics / Data, and Logistics / Transportation / Shipping. Their
company has offices in Singapore. They have a small team that's between 11-50
employees. To date, Portcast has raised $3.2M of funding; their latest round
was closed on September 2021.
You can view their website at <https://portcast.io> or find them on
[Twitter](https://twitter.com/portcast_io) and
[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/portcast-pte-ltd/).
