Software Engineer

DP World is seeking a Software Engineer to join our UK IT team, supporting Ports and Terminals operations across the UK. This role is ideal for a technically strong and detail-oriented software professional who enjoys designing scalable systems, solving complex problems, and delivering high-quality solutions that improve operational efficiency.

You will work in a collaborative, high-visibility environment, contributing to systems that are critical to business performance, while also supporting and developing fellow team members.

How You Will Contribute

• Contribute to the design, development, and delivery of end-to-end software solutions
• Build scalable, secure, and reliable systems aligned to business needs
• Work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality and consistent delivery
• Apply and promote best practices across DevOps, CI/CD, containerisation, and cloud development
• Maintain high standards for code quality, system performance, testing, and documentation
• Troubleshoot and provide ongoing support for live systems
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to technical discussions and knowledge sharing
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend innovative improvements
• Help ensure systems meet requirements for operational uptime, data integrity, and compliance

• Hands-on experience with Navis N4 customization in a port terminal environment is required
• Strong experience with C#, .NET, and modern software development practices
• Solid understanding of software architecture, object-oriented programming (OOP), and clean code principles
• Solid understanding of SQL Server and NoSQL databases
• Experience with containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS
• Experience developing applications using modern front-end frameworks such as Angular or React
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and TDD
• Proven experience delivering software in complex or enterprise environments
• Experience working within or alongside logistics or industrial systems (desirable)
• Understanding of operational or supply chain systems is an advantage
• Experience leading or mentoring engineers or development teams
• Strong problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively across technical and non-technical team
• Confident decision-making and a proactive approach to challenges
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly

• Must meet the medical fitness requirements for the role
• Must not have any unspent criminal convictions (DBS checks are carried out)”

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 120,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW