Senior Software Engineer

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.