Backend Developer

Jack & Jill/External ATS; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainable bioprocess software startup is seeking a Backend Developer remote-first role to develop core algorithms and computational models for optimizing sustainable bioproduct manufacturing. This position allows high autonomy and ownership from design to deployment, contributing directly to reducing R&D costs for alternative protein companies. Candidates with 3+ years of Python experience and an interest in biochemical systems are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Flexible remote-first culture

Budget for co-working

Impact-driven work

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience building scalable APIs and backend services in Python.
• Strong interest in bioprocess modeling and biochemical engineering.
• Ability to thrive in multi-disciplinary startup environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement bioprocess models and backend architectures.
• Collaborate with bioprocess engineers for data integration.
• Take ownership of the product lifecycle including design and testing.

Skills

API development

Python

Cloud environments

Biochemical engineering

Complex analytical systems

Job description

Overview

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Backend Developer

Company Description: Sustainable bioprocess software startup

Job Description: You will develop core algorithms and computational models for a platform optimizing sustainable bioproduct manufacturing. By balancing complex dynamics to ensure accurate virtual experimentation, you will help alternative protein companies reduce R&D timelines and costs. This role offers high autonomy to own features from design to deployment in a mission-driven, remote-first environment.

Location: Remote

Why this role is remarkable

• Impact-driven work contributing directly to a greener future and the scaling of sustainable food technologies
• Join a fast-paced, well-funded startup with a flat hierarchy where early employees significantly influence product direction
• Truly flexible, remote-first culture with a budget for co-working and a focus on collaborative problem-solving

What you will do

• Design and implement complex bioprocess models and backend architectures using Python to power virtual experimentation
• Collaborate with bioprocess engineers to integrate new data sources and improve the accuracy of optimization algorithms
• Take full ownership of the product lifecycle, including technical design, testing, and deployment of compute-heavy workloads

The ideal candidate

• Has 3+ years of experience building scalable APIs and backend services in Python within cloud environments
• Possesses a strong interest in (bio)process modeling, biochemical engineering, or complex analytical systems
• Thrives in autonomous, multi-disciplinary startup environments and enjoys learning complex technical topics quickly

Who are Jack & Jill?

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And I’m Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they’re looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack’s network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.

Next steps

1. Visit our website
2. Click "Talk to Jack"
3. Talk to Jack so he can understand your experience and ambitions
4. Jack will make sure Jill (the AI agent working for the company) considers you for this role
5. If Jill thinks you’re a great fit and her client wants to meet you, they will make the introduction
6. If not, Jack will find you excellent alternatives. All for free

Important notes

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