Senior Backend Developer - Spectra

GHGSat • $100K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Proven track record in building scalable web applications that add user value.
  • Strong experience with Python programming language.
  • Experience designing and implementing cloud services, particularly in AWS.
  • Proficiency in deploying containerized applications with Docker and/or Kubernetes.
  • Experience with databases and ETL systems, specifically PostgreSQL.
  • Test-driven development mindset with solid CI/CD and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the full application lifecycle focused on developing features and delivering user value.
  • Develop, test, integrate, and deploy backend and API stacks.
  • Ensure high availability and maintenance of GHGSat web services.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, designers, QA, and Product Owners to shape new features.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to tackle urgent environmental challenges in a small, impactful team.
  • Competitive salary and stock options for full-time employees.
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
  • Paid time off along with flexible statutory holidays.
  • Flexible work environment promoting work-life balance.
  • Creative and motivating workplace with ongoing development opportunities.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a senior engineer who wants their work to matter, who takes pride in building software that is reliable and genuinely useful, and who makes the team around them better.

Who you are

Beyond the technical bar, we care a great deal about the kind of engineer and colleague you are. We are looking for someone who:
  • Cares about the environment and is motivated by the problem we are working on.
  • Communicates clearly and openly, with teammates and with non-technical partners alike.
  • Loves to learn and to share what they know, lifting the whole team in the process.
  • Works well with others and helps create a collaborative, autonomous team culture.

Responsibilities
  • Participate in the full application lifecycle, with a focus on developing features and delivering value to users.
  • Develop, test, integrate, and deploy backend and API stacks.
  • Maintain and ensure the high availability of GHGSat web services, both externally and internally.
  • Collaborate with developers, designers, QA, and Product Owners to identify and shape new features.


Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • A proven track record of building and shipping scalable web applications that drive user value.
  • Strong experience with Python.
  • Experience designing and implementing services in the cloud (AWS).
  • Experience deploying containerized applications with Docker and/or Kubernetes.
  • Experience with databases and ETL systems (PostgreSQL).
  • A test-driven development mindset, with solid CI/CD and documentation practices.


Desired qualifications
  • Python web frameworks such as Django or FastAPI.
  • Python ETL tooling such as pandas, SQLAlchemy, or dbt.
  • Deployment tooling such as Argo within a Kubernetes environment.
  • Comfort working in a Linux environment.
  • Entrepreneurial energy and determination.
  • Interest in remote sensing systems and space.


Eligibility

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and must meet the requirements of the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

Benefits

This is a rare opportunity to work on urgent problems. You'll join a small but high-impact team and help scale a company doing meaningful work for the planet.

  • Competitive salary and stock options for all full-time employees
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Paid time off and floating statutory holidays
  • Flexible work environment

GHGSat offers a creative and highly motivating work environment. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for ongoing development.

About GHGSat

GHGSat is an environmental services company that provides satellite-based emissions monitoring solutions. The company's technology enables the detection and measurement of greenhouse gas emissions from industrial facilities, which helps organizations to reduce their carbon footprint. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
Learn more about GHGSat
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2011

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