Posted 25 June, 2026
Senior Software Engineer
Hapag-Lloyd AG
Chennai, India
Full Time
Reference: 218_718045_3814
We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced individual to join our team at Hapag Lloyd Technology Centre (HLTC) in the role of Senior Software Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for developing high-quality software solutions and designs. Your contributions will play a crucial role in the software development life cycle, where you will identify, prioritize, and execute tasks to ensure the successful delivery of projects
Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world's leading liner shipping companies, connecting businesses and people across more than 600 ports worldwide. With a fleet of over 300 modern container ships and a vessel capacity of 2.5 million TEU, we keep global trade moving reliably every day.Our global network spans 140 countries, 400 offices, and a growing portfolio of terminal and infrastructure investments. This scale enables us to deliver consistent, highquality service across continents and to support our customers in even the most complex supply chains.
When you join us, you become part of more than 18,000 colleagues working across borders, functions, and cultures, to not only to deliver quality for our customers, but to create innovation and opportunities across roles, regions, and perspectives.
We believe that every exploration is a chance to grow, and every port is a place to belong.
Your Journey, Our Horizon
Organization Description :
Technology center in Chennai
Welcome to Hapag-Lloyd Technology Center Chennai: Where Innovation Thrives
Hapag-Lloyd Technology Center Chennai, located in the Chennai World Trade Center, is more than just a captive center; it's a beacon of technological innovation. Hand in hand, with two other Hapag-Lloyd IT Hubs in Hamburg (Germany) and Gdansk (Poland), we are ushering in a new era of IT excellence.
Hapag Lloyd Technology Center was opened on June 1st, 2023, with a goal to rapidly expand, envisioning a team of 400+ experts in the coming years.
HLTC Leaders of Innovation
Leading HLTC Chennai are Balamurugan Palanivelu (CEO), Balaji Ramamoorthy (CTO), Vaishali Shetty (CHRO), and Sameer Saxena (CFO).
At Hapag-Lloyd Technology Center, our team is in constant expansion mode. Join us as we continue to grow and innovate! Your expertise can play a vital role in our dynamic and evolving environment.
Global Excellence in IT - Trusted Partner to Grow Your Career
Our Global ONE IT operates across three strategic hubs worldwide: Germany, Poland, and India. Together, we are dedicated to perfecting Hapag-Lloyd's IT solutions. With nearly 200 years in the business, innovation has always been in our DNA.
Our enduring presence makes us a reliable employer for those seeking a workplace that successfully adapts to a changing world, embracing ecological trends and innovation. At Hapag-Lloyd, your work is not only engaging but also has a real impact on our reality.
As we continue to evolve and enhance our market position, we are actively seeking the best IT experts to bring their diverse perspectives to our team.
Join us and be part of a team that is driving innovation, ecological responsibility, and excellence in IT. Your career will thrive with us!
https://www.hapag-lloyd.com/en/company/career/working-in-tech/our-offices/office-chen.html
Perks and Benefits at HLTC :
- Recreation: Play area with PS5, Table Tennis, Foosball, Carrom, and Chess
- Financial & Health: Provident Fund, Gratuity, Performance Bonus, Medical Insurance, Leave Travel Allowance
- Work-Life Balance: Hybrid model after 3 months based on Manager's approval (3 days in office, 2 days WFH), Generous Leave Policies
- Facilities: Car/Bike Parking, Food Court, Modern Office Environment
- Professional Development: HL Academy - Training Programs, Career Growth Opportunities, Employee Referral Policy,IJP.
- Minimum 3 years of working experience in Java, J2EE, JPA, and Rest API.
- Experience working with Continuous Integration and Deployment in a DevOps-oriented product development environment, along with familiarity with modern MML.
- Strong knowledge of SQL/NOSQL databases, PL/SQL, ORM (MyBatis/Hibernate), and basic Linux/UNIX.
- Basic understanding of MVC (Model-View-Controller) pattern, JDBC (Java Database Connectivity), and RESTful web services. Working knowledge of Agile development methodologies like Scrum, XP, and Kanban.
- Ability to simplify complex solutions into discrete components to parallelize development efforts, reducing time to market.
- Collaborate effectively with Product Managers, Solution Architects, and Engineering peers to define, analyze, and estimate effort levels for delivering scalable solutions that meet customer requirements.
- Proficiency in writing high-quality, well-tested clean code with a strong grasp of Object-Oriented programming and SOLID design principles.
- Proficient in Test Driven Development and Behavior Driven Development.
- Software Development & Design Develop.
- High-quality software solutions and designs.
- Identify, prioritize, and execute tasks in the software development life cycle.
- Develop tools and applications by producing clean, efficient code that ensures optimal response time and overall performance.
- Adhere to GUI and UX standards defined by the organization while developing solutions.
- Automate tasks using appropriate tools and scripting. Review and debug code.
- Perform validation and verification testing.
- Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to enhance and improve products.
- Document development phases and monitor systems.
- Keep software up to date with the latest technologies.
- Train and manage a team of junior developers, review their work, and provide guidance to ensure accuracy.