Senior Desktop Engineer (m/f/d)

It's more than a job

In this IT role, you will manage, develop, and support the technology infrastructure that powers Kuehne+Nagel’s global systems and operations. This contribution is vital to making both special and ordinary moments in the lives of people a reality. In fact, your work enables our teams to deliver fresh fruit, time-sensitive healthcare products and much more to people all around the world. Working in IT at Kuehne+Nagel contributes to more than we imagine.

How you create impact

• Design and implement systems and integrations that support the global operations of a leading logistics provider.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across our Air, Sea, Road, and Contract Logistics business units to refine requirements and streamline processes that enable the daily movement of goods worldwide.
• Operate and monitor the solutions you build, providing third-level support to ensure high availability and reliable performance.
• Create and maintain documentation for both operational teams and end users.

What we would like you to bring

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent knowledge.
• 6+ years of professional experience, ideally in a corporate environment.
• Strong proficiency in C# and .NET for desktop application development.
• Proven experience with WinForms and/or WPF; experience with DevExpress is a strong plus.
• Solid skills in relational database programming; Java with Spring Boot/Quarkus is advantageous.
• Broad technical flexibility, including understanding of networking concepts and UI/UX principles.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and a proactive, improvement-driven work ethic.
• Willingness to take on challenges and fluent English (written and spoken).

What's in it for you

You will have a direct influence on the future of logistics and IT. Your colleagues are experts who shape the IT industry in Portugal and worldwide. We want you to feel comfortable in your working surroundings. We value teamwork, continuous learning, and diversity. Kuehne+Nagel offers you a custom-made career - through individual planning and supervisors who support and advise you in every way. You get supported by many work-life balance offerings and supplementary health insurance.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.