Job description
Role overview
We’re seeking a backend-focused software engineer to develop cloud-hosted tools that analyze satellite data for climate research. This 12-month contract role involves collaborating with scientists to build platforms that help understand environmental change.
Key responsibilities
- Design and maintain scalable backend systems for data science workflows
- Integrate satellite data processing pipelines into cloud infrastructure
- Collaborate with climate researchers to translate requirements into software solutions
About the team
This small, high-impact organization operates at the intersection of software engineering, satellite data, and climate science.
Responsibilities
- Develop cloud-hosted tools for scientific data analysis
- Integrate satellite data processing pipelines
- Collaborate with climate scientists on software requirements
Requirements
- 2+ years backend development experience (Python preferred)
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)
- Understanding of data science workflows
Benefits
- Hybrid/remote work flexibility (UK-based)
- Opportunity to work on climate impact projects
Keywords
backend-developmentcloud-engineeringpythondata-sciencesatellite-dataapi-designenvironmental-software