Marlow Navigation

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Partner.Ship.Redefined.

About Marlow Navigation

For over 40 years, Marlow Navigation has been a global leader in maritime crewing services, connecting vessel owners with talented seafarers worldwide.

Top 3
Globally in Maritime Crewing
15,000+
Seafarers Managed
1,000+
Vessels Served

Operating from offices in Cyprus, Germany, Netherlands, India, Philippines, and many other locations, we provide comprehensive crewing services including crew matching, documentation, compliance, payroll, training, and career development at massive scale.

What We're Building

We're not maintaining legacy systems – we're building the future of maritime crewing technology from the ground up.

Seafarer Applications

Native iOS and Android apps plus web platform serving 20,000+ active users monthly. Fresh, modern approach to improve efficiency and user experience for seafarers managing their careers.

Client Portal

New platform for vessel owners to manage their crewing operations efficiently.

Internal Systems

Comprehensive internal platform with multiple modules, working in parallel with legacy systems as we gradually modernize the entire technology stack. Built in collaboration with colleagues who bring 20+ years of domain expertise.

✓ Already shipped and live in production

We work in 2-week agile sprints and release business value every month

Technology & Architecture

Our Biggest Selling Point

We embrace a startup philosophy with the stability of an established company. We work with the latest technologies and don't compromise on our tech stack.

Yes, it's riskier. Yes, it requires more work. But it ensures an environment where our colleagues continuously develop their skills – a win-win for everyone.

Backend

  • JVM Languages: Scala & Java
  • Architecture: Microservices with Spring Boot
  • Patterns: Event Sourcing, Functional Programming
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, Oracle

Frontend

  • Framework: React
  • Architecture: Micro-frontends
  • Design: Internal Component Library
  • System: In-house Design System with dedicated specialist

Mobile

  • Native iOS applications
  • Native Android applications
  • • Modern, user-centric design

Infrastructure

  • Cloud: AWS
  • • Modern deployment pipelines
  • • Scalable architecture

Our Software Team

We operate with the standards of a professional software house, with over 80 employees working from multiple locations globally.

Team Structure

• Product Owners
• Product Designers
• QA Teams (Automation & Functional)
• Architecture Team (Solution Architects, Principals, Leads)
• 5 Cross-Functional Development Teams
• Agile Coach

Each development team includes a Team Lead, Scrum Master, and cross-functional members working collaboratively.

Team Culture

We're a young, energetic team that values:

Our Chennai Office

Expanding in India

While Marlow Navigation has had an office in Mumbai for over a decade, we established our software-focused office in Chennai in April 2025.

This new office brings together many talented employees who had been working with us remotely for years, and now have a collaborative workspace to work from.

~30
Current Team Size
50
Target by Year End
Guindy
Location

We're growing fast and looking for talented software engineers to join us in building world-class maritime technology from Chennai.

Why Join Marlow Navigation?

🚀 Modern Tech Stack

Work with cutting-edge technologies including Scala, event sourcing, micro-frontends, and native mobile development.

📈 Real Impact

Your code serves 20,000+ active users monthly and impacts the lives of 15,000+ seafarers worldwide.

🎯 Greenfield Development

Build new systems from scratch, not just maintain legacy code. Shape the architecture and make key technical decisions.

🌱 Continuous Learning

Experiment with new technologies, bring ideas to the team, and grow your skills in a supportive environment.

🌍 Global Company

Work with a top-3 global maritime company with 40+ years of stability and startup-like innovation.

👥 Professional Team

Join 80+ software professionals across architecture, design, QA, and development with proper agile practices.

Ready to Join Us?

We're looking for like-minded engineers who are passionate about modern technology and want to make a real impact.

Your next step: Schedule your online interview and let's discuss how you can contribute to the future of maritime technology.