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Join CarbonChain as a Senior Backend Engineer and play a pivotal role in combating climate change through cutting-edge technology.
Overview
Salary
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Location
London, UK - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
About CarbonChain
CarbonChain is a trailblazer in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions. We work with the world's largest supply chains to quantify and minimize their carbon footprints. Our decision-grade carbon and compliance analytics are rooted in authenticated primary data and dependable defaults. We transform intricate operational and supplier details into actionable intelligence for sourcing enhancements, regulatory compliance, and credible reporting.
The Role
- The role involves building robust, scalable systems that form the backbone of our product.
- You'll oversee crucial projects from technical design through to deployment, focusing on backend systems development.
- Collaborates with our team to transform customer issues into real solutions.
Role Requirements
- Have at least 5 years of experience developing complex software systems.
- Proficient in Python and familiarity with frontend technologies such as TypeScript.
- Experience with relational databases, job queues, and asynchronous processing.
- Knowledgeable about Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, and contemporary CI/CD practices.
- Excellent at collaboration, adept at translating requirements into technical solutions with Product Managers.
Benefits
- 28 days of annual leave.
- £500 allowance for home office setup.
- £2,000 per year for learning.
- Private healthcare and a progressive parental leave policy.
- Weekly team lunches, office gym access, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
About CarbonChain CarbonChain aims to address the pressing challenge of our generation by helping the world's largest supply chains measure and reduce their carbon emissions. We utilize verified primary data and robust defaults to provide decision-grade carbon and compliance insights. Our software transforms complex operational and supplier information into actionable data for sourcing improvements, regulatory compliance, and credible reporting.
The Role As a Senior Backend Engineer at CarbonChain, you will be tasked with building robust, scalable systems that power our product. This role is crucial as you will own significant projects from technical design through deployment. You will focus on developing backend systems, ensuring high standards of code maintainability, and collaborating with our team to deliver real solutions to customer problems.
Job Requirements - 5+ years of experience in building complex software systems. - Proficient in Python and familiar with frontend technologies like TypeScript. - Experience with relational databases, job queues, and asynchronous processing. - Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, and modern CI/CD practices. - Strong collaboration skills, working closely with Product Managers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Benefits - 28 days annual leave. - £500 home office setup allowance. - £2,000 annual learning allowance. - Private healthcare and a generous parental leave policy. - Weekly team lunches, office gym, and a cycle to work scheme.
CarbonChain values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact on the climate crisis and possess the required skills, we encourage you to apply.
