Back End Engineer

Back End Engineer

Would you like to work for CreditNature; global pioneers creating a leading rewilding investment platform? We have an opportunity to be part of our small but dynamic team.

Main Purpose

To design, build, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform, driving the reliability and integration of our backend systems through containerised applications and innovative data solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Infrastructure Management (GCP):

• Design, implement, and maintain our cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including compute instances, networking, storage, and security configurations.
• Monitor cloud resources, optimize performance, and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Implement and maintain security best practices within the GCP environment.

Containerization and Orchestration (Docker):

• Develop and maintain Docker containers for Python and R applications.
• Orchestrate container deployments and management using [Kubernetes/Docker Compose/Other relevant tool].
• Optimize container images for size and performance.

API Development and Integration:

• Design and develop RESTful APIs to expose backend services.
• Integrate APIs with Firestore and Cloud Storage.
• Implement API security measures.

Data Management and Integration:

• Work with Firestore and Cloud Storage to manage and access data efficiently.
• Implement data pipelines and transformations as needed.

Automation and DevOps:

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment of applications.
• Implement automated regression testing frameworks.
• Monitor system performance and implement proactive measures to prevent issues.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate closely with other engineers, data scientists, and product managers.
• Document technical designs and implementations.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Back End Engineer or similar role.

Desirable

• GCP certifications.

More information:

• Job type: Full time, permanent
• Start date: ASAP
• Salary: Commensurate with experience, skills, and potential impact
• Location: Hybrid – ideally located near to one of our two offices in Edinburgh, Scotland or Harwell Innovation Centre, Oxfordshire; either location combined with home working in a hybrid contract.

OR

• Remote – international applicants are welcome and may be engaged in a contracted capacity depending on location and circumstances

To apply for this position please use the ‘apply for this job’ link. You will be required to upload CV (no more than 2 sides of A4) and covering letter (1 side of A4) that tells us how your skills align with our mission and, to help us get to know you better:

1. What you think is the biggest opportunity for CreditNature/our industry in the next year?
2. A unique skill or perspective that you’d bring to our team that sets you apart; we encourage you to think outside of the box and submit something creative to evidence this.

If you have any questions please email info@creditnature.com stating “Enquiry RE Back End Engineer” in the ‘Subject’ line.

Closing date: Friday 31st January 2025 however we will review applications as they are received and may stop accepting applications earlier as a result.

At CreditNature we encourage applications from women, disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are under-represented throughout our industry. Appointment will always however be made on merit and judged against the job description and person specification.

Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor work visas at this time. As such, applications from candidates residing abroad will require a contractor relationship.

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