Do you want to work for a business with climate change risk at the heart of what they do? A business who are working with some the most prominent organisations, who can make a difference and show a real interest in the impact of climate change?
Then look no further, Qubit Careers are excited to have partnered exclusively with a growing start-up, that has spun out of the University of Cambridge.
This organisation is looking to recruit a Senior Software Engineer to join the team on a mission to help confront climate change, one of the largest threats facing our planet.
After successfully receiving their series A funding, this company is now looking to expand, and double the size of their business over next 12-18 months.
They are developing a unique modelling and analytics platform to help international firms assess their risks and prospects presented by rising temperatures, Climate related policy, and new technologies in the world.
As a Software Engineer you will be part of a team developing a SaaS product that employs an API as back end and web-based dashboard at the front end.
The following technology stacks are currently employed.
- APIs: Django REST Framework with PostgreSQL configured as a relational database.
- Client facing product: Flask framework employing the Dash UX toolkit with PostgreSQL configured as a local hybrid relational/object store.
Essential skills
- At least 5 years coding experience
- Well structured, object-oriented coding
- Desire to lead and inspire small teams
- Planning skills and a commitment to delivery
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to present information on progress and outcomes, to colleagues and external stakeholders
- Relational databases
- Git Version Control
- Testing and QA frameworks
- Have a creative and enquiring mind set
Desirable skills
- Specification writing
- Familiarity with scientific datasets and modelling techniques
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL
- Familiarity with MVC/ORM with Django and/or Flask
Hybrid working, strong salary and benefits on offer.
You must have full permission to live and work in the UK without time limit restriction, or sponsorship.
If you are a talented Software Engineer interested in joining a very topical organisation, then please submit your application.
