Backend Engineer: Build Scalable Data Pipelines for Nature

Great Yellow Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking eco-finance firm in Greater London is seeking a skilled Backend Software Engineer to help design and implement their digital platform from the ground up. This role involves creating a scalable architecture and integrating data effectively. The ideal candidate will have experience in backend development using TypeScript or Python and strong skills in data modeling with PostgreSQL. Join a passionate team committed to sustainability and innovation while enjoying a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Work flexibility

Meaningful impact on ecological restoration

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Previous backend or data-focused engineering experience in production systems.
• Strong data modeling and SQL skills with PostgreSQL.
• Experience with backend development in TypeScript/Node.js or Python.

Responsibilities

• Build the first version of the digital platform starting from scratch.
• Design a scalable system architecture.
• Integrate and curate internal and external data for the platform.

Skills

Backend development (TypeScript/Node.js)

Data modeling

SQL skills with PostgreSQL

Cloud experience (AWS/Cloudflare)

Cross-functional communication

Passion for sustainability

Education

BSc in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

GraphQL

ETL/ELT pipelines

Graph databases (e.g., Neo4j)

Job description

A forward-thinking eco-finance firm in Greater London is seeking a skilled Backend Software Engineer to help design and implement their digital platform from the ground up. This role involves creating a scalable architecture and integrating data effectively. The ideal candidate will have experience in backend development using TypeScript or Python and strong skills in data modeling with PostgreSQL. Join a passionate team committed to sustainability and innovation while enjoying a flexible work environment.