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Backend Engineer

Posted: April 30, 2025

Job Description

Join TLG as a Senior Software Engineer to build a global platform revolutionizing land valuation and use through geospatial data and AI, contributing to climate and biodiversity goals.

Key Information

  • Location Model: N/A (Remote-first culture implied by "Flexibility and Autonomy")
  • Location Details: Global (No specific location or timezone constraints mentioned)
  • Salary Range: Market based compensation
  • Years Experience Min: 5+ years
  • Employment Type: Permanent (Implied by "more than a job" and career growth)
  • Company Industry: Environmental / Sustainability / Technology
  • Visa Sponsorship: N/A
  • Relocation Assistance: N/A
  • Working Hours: Flexible schedule (Implied by "Flexibility and Autonomy")

Technical Stack

  • Core (Must-Have):
    • Python
    • Django
    • Django REST Framework
    • Git
    • Jira
    • Confluence
    • CI/CD concepts
    • Containers (Docker)
  • Nice-to-Have:
    • Geospatial data systems
    • Machine Learning concepts (for satellite imaging, carbon footprint, biodiversity)
    • Metagenomics data
    • Open supply chain data
    • Digital twins
    • Tokenization concepts

Role & Responsibilities

  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Design and build functionality for a global technology platform.
    • Implement and connect APIs, algorithms, and tools.
    • Contribute to agile planning (work breakdown, estimation, milestones).
    • Make decisions on non-functional requirements and Tech stack.
    • Work with and implement systems for geospatial data.
    • Conduct analysis and troubleshooting across the stack.
    • Collaborate with internal and external teams.
  • Must-Have Qualifications:
    • 5+ years of practical Software Engineering experience.
    • Advanced knowledge of Python, Django, Django REST Framework.
    • Experience with Git, Jira, Confluence.
    • Experience with CI/CD and Docker.
    • Experience with agile methodologies.
    • Strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
    • Good communication skills in English.
  • Nice-to-Have Qualifications:
    • Experience with geospatial data systems.
    • Experience with machine learning or related data types (metagenomics, supply chain).
    • Experience with digital twins or tokenization.

Company & Culture

  • Benefits Highlights:
    • Fast growth potential and ability to shape the future.
    • Peer recognition.
    • Clear career growth paths.
    • Market-based compensation.
    • Latest equipment.
    • Flexibility and autonomy.
    • Commitment to equal opportunities.
  • Potential Red Flags / Things to Note:
    • "Market based compensation" lacks a specific range.
    • "Moonshot project" and "Fast growth" could imply a demanding environment, though "Flexibility and Autonomy" is also highlighted.
  • Company Culture Snippets:
    • Strong focus on enabling and empowering team members.
    • Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
    • Emphasis on a positive environment for development and growth.

Job Details

Location

Remote / Cape Town, South Africa

Key Skills

Software Engineering Docker Python Ci/cd Git Django Agile Methodologies Jira Confluence Django Rest Framework