We're Hiring: Backend Developer - Contractor
Spherics
Spherics is an award-winning carbon accounting software start-up based in Bristol, UK. Our technologies empower businesses to respond to climate legislation, produce stakeholder emissions reports and engage with setting science-based targets.
By working with a clever combination of technology (natural language processing & machine learning) and climate science expertise, we automate the collection of expenditure data and gather extra information on business activities to produce a carbon footprint that are compliant with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol methodology.
We’ve been recognised as the best early-stage climate tech in the UK by TechNation, winning the Rising Star Award in 2021. We were also awarded grant funding through Innovate UK’s renowned Sustainable Innovation Fund in 2020. To mark our commitment to be a responsible business and authentically lead other businesses, Spherics has certified B Corp status. Most importantly, we lead by example and have committed to achieving science-based net zero emissions by 2025.
Our mission is to illuminate the path to net zero by 2030 for millions of businesses, by providing quick and affordable technologies to support their decarbonisation journeys.
Meet the team here.
The role: Backend Developer - Contractor
About the Role
We are hiring a Backend Developer (mid-range to senior) to support our team on a greenfield project for a high profile client. We are looking for an experienced developer that has built systems for scale using domain-driven development approaches, and an outgoing personality to fit into our team. The contract is for 5 days per week up until December and there is scope for the contract to be extended after the initial phase.
As a Backend Developer you will be responsible for building backend services, integrations with external systems and designing API contracts for client consumption. The ideal candidate will also be able to talk about complex technical issues with a variety of stakeholders.
Technical experience in:
- Kotlin & JVM (server-side)
- PostgreSQL
- Domain Driven Design & Event Sourcing Architecture
- Terraform
- AWS
- Docker
- Typescript & Node.JS (nice to have)
What We’re Looking For:
- An attitude for learning
- Great communication, the role is fully remote so this is key
- No cargo-cult attitudes towards languages/frameworks (we use the correct tool for the job)
- Data-driven approach
- Passion for Climate Tech and the Environment
Responsibilities
As a Backend Developer, your main task will be designing & building services using a variety of open source technologies. However, as you’ll likely work on a variety of projects your responsibilities may also include:
- Supporting component design, development, and maintenance and taking responsibility for personal technical quality standards within the project team
- Assisting with defining structured practices, especially in source code management, building, and deployment
- Designing and implementing data storage solutions
- Optimizing performance in applications for maximum speed and scalability
- Using appropriate tools to maintain version control and build processes
- Getting feedback and building solutions for potential problems
- Assisting with the analysis of client requirements
- Working with and supporting the CTO in project execution and timely delivery
Requirements
- Significant experience delivering technical development and design
- Practical experience of delivering in a client focused, agile environment
- Practical experience of knowledge of developing real-world solutions and platforms in a scalable manner
- Understanding of Databases and structured data
- Empathy and people skills
- Good understanding of security and performance considerations
- Understanding of architectural and design patterns
- General familiarity with a wide variety of open-source technologies and tools
- Excellent analytical and multitasking skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Perks
- Competitive salary/day rate
- 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Slow travel days paid
- Remote working (Europe time-zone) approach
- Flexible on time
How to apply
Please send your CV to people@spherics.io
We will be interviewing as and when applications arrive.
Status: Open for applications as of 12th September 2022
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We're Hiring: Backend Developer - Contractor
Spherics
Spherics is an award-winning carbon accounting software start-up based in Bristol, UK. Our technologies empower businesses to respond to climate legislation, produce stakeholder emissions reports and engage with setting science-based targets.
By working with a clever combination of technology (natural language processing & machine learning) and climate science expertise, we automate the collection of expenditure data and gather extra information on business activities to produce a carbon footprint that are compliant with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol methodology.
We’ve been recognised as the best early-stage climate tech in the UK by TechNation, winning the Rising Star Award in 2021. We were also awarded grant funding through Innovate UK’s renowned Sustainable Innovation Fund in 2020. To mark our commitment to be a responsible business and authentically lead other businesses, Spherics has certified B Corp status. Most importantly, we lead by example and have committed to achieving science-based net zero emissions by 2025.
Our mission is to illuminate the path to net zero by 2030 for millions of businesses, by providing quick and affordable technologies to support their decarbonisation journeys.
Meet the team here.
The role: Backend Developer - Contractor
About the Role
We are hiring a Backend Developer (mid-range to senior) to support our team on a greenfield project for a high profile client. We are looking for an experienced developer that has built systems for scale using domain-driven development approaches, and an outgoing personality to fit into our team. The contract is for 5 days per week up until December and there is scope for the contract to be extended after the initial phase.
As a Backend Developer you will be responsible for building backend services, integrations with external systems and designing API contracts for client consumption. The ideal candidate will also be able to talk about complex technical issues with a variety of stakeholders.
Technical experience in:
- Kotlin & JVM (server-side)
- PostgreSQL
- Domain Driven Design & Event Sourcing Architecture
- Terraform
- AWS
- Docker
- Typescript & Node.JS (nice to have)
What We’re Looking For:
- An attitude for learning
- Great communication, the role is fully remote so this is key
- No cargo-cult attitudes towards languages/frameworks (we use the correct tool for the job)
- Data-driven approach
- Passion for Climate Tech and the Environment
Responsibilities
As a Backend Developer, your main task will be designing & building services using a variety of open source technologies. However, as you’ll likely work on a variety of projects your responsibilities may also include:
- Supporting component design, development, and maintenance and taking responsibility for personal technical quality standards within the project team
- Assisting with defining structured practices, especially in source code management, building, and deployment
- Designing and implementing data storage solutions
- Optimizing performance in applications for maximum speed and scalability
- Using appropriate tools to maintain version control and build processes
- Getting feedback and building solutions for potential problems
- Assisting with the analysis of client requirements
- Working with and supporting the CTO in project execution and timely delivery
Requirements
- Significant experience delivering technical development and design
- Practical experience of delivering in a client focused, agile environment
- Practical experience of knowledge of developing real-world solutions and platforms in a scalable manner
- Understanding of Databases and structured data
- Empathy and people skills
- Good understanding of security and performance considerations
- Understanding of architectural and design patterns
- General familiarity with a wide variety of open-source technologies and tools
- Excellent analytical and multitasking skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Perks
- Competitive salary/day rate
- 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Slow travel days paid
- Remote working (Europe time-zone) approach
- Flexible on time
How to apply
Please send your CV to people@spherics.io
We will be interviewing as and when applications arrive.
Status: Open for applications as of 12th September 2022
Other roles
Contact
References
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We're Hiring: Backend Developer - Contractor
Spherics
Spherics is an award-winning carbon accounting software start-up based in Bristol, UK. Our technologies empower businesses to respond to climate legislation, produce stakeholder emissions reports and engage with setting science-based targets.
By working with a clever combination of technology (natural language processing & machine learning) and climate science expertise, we automate the collection of expenditure data and gather extra information on business activities to produce a carbon footprint that are compliant with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol methodology.
We’ve been recognised as the best early-stage climate tech in the UK by TechNation, winning the Rising Star Award in 2021. We were also awarded grant funding through Innovate UK’s renowned Sustainable Innovation Fund in 2020. To mark our commitment to be a responsible business and authentically lead other businesses, Spherics has certified B Corp status. Most importantly, we lead by example and have committed to achieving science-based net zero emissions by 2025.
Our mission is to illuminate the path to net zero by 2030 for millions of businesses, by providing quick and affordable technologies to support their decarbonisation journeys.
Meet the team here.
The role: Backend Developer - Contractor
About the Role
We are hiring a Backend Developer (mid-range to senior) to support our team on a greenfield project for a high profile client. We are looking for an experienced developer that has built systems for scale using domain-driven development approaches, and an outgoing personality to fit into our team. The contract is for 5 days per week up until December and there is scope for the contract to be extended after the initial phase.
As a Backend Developer you will be responsible for building backend services, integrations with external systems and designing API contracts for client consumption. The ideal candidate will also be able to talk about complex technical issues with a variety of stakeholders.
Technical experience in:
- Kotlin & JVM (server-side)
- PostgreSQL
- Domain Driven Design & Event Sourcing Architecture
- Terraform
- AWS
- Docker
- Typescript & Node.JS (nice to have)
What We’re Looking For:
- An attitude for learning
- Great communication, the role is fully remote so this is key
- No cargo-cult attitudes towards languages/frameworks (we use the correct tool for the job)
- Data-driven approach
- Passion for Climate Tech and the Environment
Responsibilities
As a Backend Developer, your main task will be designing & building services using a variety of open source technologies. However, as you’ll likely work on a variety of projects your responsibilities may also include:
- Supporting component design, development, and maintenance and taking responsibility for personal technical quality standards within the project team
- Assisting with defining structured practices, especially in source code management, building, and deployment
- Designing and implementing data storage solutions
- Optimizing performance in applications for maximum speed and scalability
- Using appropriate tools to maintain version control and build processes
- Getting feedback and building solutions for potential problems
- Assisting with the analysis of client requirements
- Working with and supporting the CTO in project execution and timely delivery
Requirements
- Significant experience delivering technical development and design
- Practical experience of delivering in a client focused, agile environment
- Practical experience of knowledge of developing real-world solutions and platforms in a scalable manner
- Understanding of Databases and structured data
- Empathy and people skills
- Good understanding of security and performance considerations
- Understanding of architectural and design patterns
- General familiarity with a wide variety of open-source technologies and tools
- Excellent analytical and multitasking skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Perks
- Competitive salary/day rate
- 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Slow travel days paid
- Remote working (Europe time-zone) approach
- Flexible on time
How to apply
Please send your CV to people@spherics.io
We will be interviewing as and when applications arrive.
Status: Open for applications as of 12th September 2022
Other roles
We're Hiring: Backend Developer - Contractor
Spherics
Spherics is an award-winning carbon accounting software start-up based in Bristol, UK. Our technologies empower businesses to respond to climate legislation, produce stakeholder emissions reports and engage with setting science-based targets.
By working with a clever combination of technology (natural language processing & machine learning) and climate science expertise, we automate the collection of expenditure data and gather extra information on business activities to produce a carbon footprint that are compliant with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol methodology.
We’ve been recognised as the best early-stage climate tech in the UK by TechNation, winning the Rising Star Award in 2021. We were also awarded grant funding through Innovate UK’s renowned Sustainable Innovation Fund in 2020. To mark our commitment to be a responsible business and authentically lead other businesses, Spherics has certified B Corp status. Most importantly, we lead by example and have committed to achieving science-based net zero emissions by 2025.
Our mission is to illuminate the path to net zero by 2030 for millions of businesses, by providing quick and affordable technologies to support their decarbonisation journeys.
Meet the team here.
The role: Backend Developer - Contractor
About the Role
We are hiring a Backend Developer (mid-range to senior) to support our team on a greenfield project for a high profile client. We are looking for an experienced developer that has built systems for scale using domain-driven development approaches, and an outgoing personality to fit into our team. The contract is for 5 days per week up until December and there is scope for the contract to be extended after the initial phase.
As a Backend Developer you will be responsible for building backend services, integrations with external systems and designing API contracts for client consumption. The ideal candidate will also be able to talk about complex technical issues with a variety of stakeholders.
Technical experience in:
- Kotlin & JVM (server-side)
- PostgreSQL
- Domain Driven Design & Event Sourcing Architecture
- Terraform
- AWS
- Docker
- Typescript & Node.JS (nice to have)
What We’re Looking For:
- An attitude for learning
- Great communication, the role is fully remote so this is key
- No cargo-cult attitudes towards languages/frameworks (we use the correct tool for the job)
- Data-driven approach
- Passion for Climate Tech and the Environment
Responsibilities
As a Backend Developer, your main task will be designing & building services using a variety of open source technologies. However, as you’ll likely work on a variety of projects your responsibilities may also include:
- Supporting component design, development, and maintenance and taking responsibility for personal technical quality standards within the project team
- Assisting with defining structured practices, especially in source code management, building, and deployment
- Designing and implementing data storage solutions
- Optimizing performance in applications for maximum speed and scalability
- Using appropriate tools to maintain version control and build processes
- Getting feedback and building solutions for potential problems
- Assisting with the analysis of client requirements
- Working with and supporting the CTO in project execution and timely delivery
Requirements
- Significant experience delivering technical development and design
- Practical experience of delivering in a client focused, agile environment
- Practical experience of knowledge of developing real-world solutions and platforms in a scalable manner
- Understanding of Databases and structured data
- Empathy and people skills
- Good understanding of security and performance considerations
- Understanding of architectural and design patterns
- General familiarity with a wide variety of open-source technologies and tools
- Excellent analytical and multitasking skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Perks
- Competitive salary/day rate
- 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Slow travel days paid
- Remote working (Europe time-zone) approach
- Flexible on time
How to apply
Please send your CV to people@spherics.io
We will be interviewing as and when applications arrive.
Status: Open for applications as of 12th September 2022
Other roles
Contact
References
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We're Hiring: Backend Developer - Contractor
Spherics
Spherics is an award-winning carbon accounting software start-up based in Bristol, UK. Our technologies empower businesses to respond to climate legislation, produce stakeholder emissions reports and engage with setting science-based targets.
By working with a clever combination of technology (natural language processing & machine learning) and climate science expertise, we automate the collection of expenditure data and gather extra information on business activities to produce a carbon footprint that are compliant with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol methodology.
We’ve been recognised as the best early-stage climate tech in the UK by TechNation, winning the Rising Star Award in 2021. We were also awarded grant funding through Innovate UK’s renowned Sustainable Innovation Fund in 2020. To mark our commitment to be a responsible business and authentically lead other businesses, Spherics has certified B Corp status. Most importantly, we lead by example and have committed to achieving science-based net zero emissions by 2025.
Our mission is to illuminate the path to net zero by 2030 for millions of businesses, by providing quick and affordable technologies to support their decarbonisation journeys.
Meet the team here.
The role: Backend Developer - Contractor
About the Role
We are hiring a Backend Developer (mid-range to senior) to support our team on a greenfield project for a high profile client. We are looking for an experienced developer that has built systems for scale using domain-driven development approaches, and an outgoing personality to fit into our team. The contract is for 5 days per week up until December and there is scope for the contract to be extended after the initial phase.
As a Backend Developer you will be responsible for building backend services, integrations with external systems and designing API contracts for client consumption. The ideal candidate will also be able to talk about complex technical issues with a variety of stakeholders.
Technical experience in:
- Kotlin & JVM (server-side)
- PostgreSQL
- Domain Driven Design & Event Sourcing Architecture
- Terraform
- AWS
- Docker
- Typescript & Node.JS (nice to have)
What We’re Looking For:
- An attitude for learning
- Great communication, the role is fully remote so this is key
- No cargo-cult attitudes towards languages/frameworks (we use the correct tool for the job)
- Data-driven approach
- Passion for Climate Tech and the Environment
Responsibilities
As a Backend Developer, your main task will be designing & building services using a variety of open source technologies. However, as you’ll likely work on a variety of projects your responsibilities may also include:
- Supporting component design, development, and maintenance and taking responsibility for personal technical quality standards within the project team
- Assisting with defining structured practices, especially in source code management, building, and deployment
- Designing and implementing data storage solutions
- Optimizing performance in applications for maximum speed and scalability
- Using appropriate tools to maintain version control and build processes
- Getting feedback and building solutions for potential problems
- Assisting with the analysis of client requirements
- Working with and supporting the CTO in project execution and timely delivery
Requirements
- Significant experience delivering technical development and design
- Practical experience of delivering in a client focused, agile environment
- Practical experience of knowledge of developing real-world solutions and platforms in a scalable manner
- Understanding of Databases and structured data
- Empathy and people skills
- Good understanding of security and performance considerations
- Understanding of architectural and design patterns
- General familiarity with a wide variety of open-source technologies and tools
- Excellent analytical and multitasking skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Perks
- Competitive salary/day rate
- 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Slow travel days paid
- Remote working (Europe time-zone) approach
- Flexible on time
How to apply
Please send your CV to people@spherics.io
We will be interviewing as and when applications arrive.
Status: Open for applications as of 12th September 2022
