Company Overview
At SmartResilience, we are driving the future of climate adaptation by helping organisations reduce their climate risk and improve resilience through data-driven solutions. Our clients, including industry leaders in food, healthcare, manufacturing who trust us to provide clear, actionable insights that help them navigate the complex landscape of climate change adaptation.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about technology and climate action to join our forward-thinking team. Our company culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to making a positive impact on the environment.
Position Overview
We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer with a strong focus on Python, AWS, microservices, and ideally, experience working within React-based environments. This role will be instrumental in building and maintaining the backend services that power our climate risk models and resilience solutions. You will work closely with software development and climate science colleagues to create scalable, reliable, and high-performance systems that deliver seamless client experiences.
The ideal candidate should be based in UK or Spain. The role is fully remote but with team gatherings quarterely
Key Responsibilities
* Take full ownership of the design, delivery, and performance of core backend services powering our climate risk and resilience platform.
* Architect, build, and scale secure, production-grade microservices in Python on AWS, ensuring reliability, resilience, and long-term maintainability.
* Drive technical decision-making across system design, infrastructure, and deployment patterns, shaping the evolution of our architecture as the platform grows.
* Work autonomously in a fast-paced, evolving environment, balancing speed with engineering rigour while adapting to shifting priorities and new client requirements.
* Partner closely with data scientists to productionise climate models, translating complex analytical outputs into scalable, high-performance APIs and services.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with frontend engineers (React) to deliver seamless end-to-end functionality and an exceptional client experience.
* Own system reliability in production — implementing monitoring, observability, testing frameworks, and proactive performance optimisation.
* Identify bottlenecks, technical debt, and architectural risks early, and take initiative to design pragmatic, scalable solutions.
* Champion engineering best practices, high coding standards, and AI-assisted development workflows that increase velocity without compromising quality.
* Contribute to a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and shared ownership across the engineering team.
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven experience (3-5 years) as a backend developer with proficiency in Python, AWS services (Lambda, S3, RDS, etc.), and microservices architectures.
* Familiarity with frontend frameworks, especially React, and how they integrate with backend services.
* Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and data management using SQL/NoSQL databases.
* Experience in deploying and managing cloud-based applications, including working with CI/CD pipelines.
* Familiarity with serverless architectures and designing highly scalable backend solutions.
* Ability to write well-tested, clean, and efficient code, and experience working in an Agile development environment.
Key Competencies
* Problem-solving mindset with an ability to work independently or collaboratively.
* Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining technical concepts to non-technical team members.
* Attention to detail with a focus on delivering reliable and scalable solutions.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
* Interest in or passion for climate resilience and sustainable development is a plus.
Why Join Us?
At SmartResilience, we pride ourselves on our inclusive, collaborative, and mission-driven culture. We believe in empowering our team members to bring fresh ideas to the table and supporting their professional growth through continuous learning. We embrace flexibility, encourage innovation, and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can contribute to our goal of helping businesses adapt to the changing climate.
* Be part of an innovative company shaping the future of climate adaptation.
* Flexible working hours and remote work options.
* A supportive and open-minded work environment that encourages creativity and problem-solving.
* Help build solutions that have a meaningful impact on businesses and the environment.
* Professional development opportunities with a focus on upskilling and learning new technologies.
* Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth.