Senior Fullstack Engineer (DevOps focus)

CharityComms Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering agri-tech startup dedicated to revolutionizing agriculture through sustainable practices. As part of an innovative tech team, you will lead Fullstack and DevOps engineering efforts, enhancing the environmental impact of UK farms. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and make a real difference in the industry. With a focus on collaboration and problem-solving, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values sustainability and innovation. If you're passionate about technology and its role in creating a healthier planet, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

27 days annual holiday

Pension scheme with ethical investment options

Free membership of the Soil Association

Volunteer days

Family friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working

Sociable workplace

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining AWS-based infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong skills in Node.js and API development with relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead Fullstack and DevOps engineering efforts in a collaborative team.
• Develop high-quality features and simplify infrastructure.

Skills

DevOps expertise

Node.js

API development

AWS infrastructure

CI/CD pipelines

Problem-solving

Job description

About our Organisation

Soil Association Exchange is a new service for all UK farmers to help them farm in a way that improves the climate and protects nature and enhances their profitability. SA Exchange works with farmers to measure the environmental impact and provides advice and financial incentives on how the farm can improve.

Soil Association Exchange is a fast-paced, commercial startup that spun out of the Soil Association charity in 2022. Exchange sells its services to a variety of customers including retailers (e.g. M&S and Sainsburys), processors (e.g. Riverford and Arla) and financial institutions (e.g. Lloyds Banking Group). Through these companies we are now working with thousands of UK farmers.

About the Opportunity

At Soil Association Exchange, we’re revolutionising agriculture by empowering farmers to adopt sustainable practices that improve the climate, protect nature, and enhance profitability. We help measure and improve the farms environmental impact and link farmers to rewards for doing so. Since our launch in 2022, we’ve partnered with major players like M&S, Lloyds Bank, Coop, and Riverford, and have 2,000 farms on the platform, with more joining every day!

This is a unique opportunity to join our tight-knit, innovative tech team in a fast-growing agri. tech startup. You’ll help shape solutions, not just follow specifications, owning and leading key parts of our platform. This is ideal for someone passionate about sustainability and software innovation in complex environments. If you want to combine purpose with cutting-edge tech, join us!

About You

We’re looking for a resilient, proactive, and systems-focused problem solver to lead our Fullstack and DevOps engineering efforts. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, impact-driven team, taking ownership of DevOps and SysOps infrastructure and develop high quality features.

- DevOps & SysOps expertise: Experience maintaining AWS-based infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and security best practices.

- Fullstack development: Strong Node.js and API development skills, with experience in relational databases.

- Automation & scalability: Passion for simplifying infrastructure, optimising performance, and integrating new tools.

- Team player: Communicates clearly, collaborates effectively, and embraces feedback. We’ll support you to do your best work while building technology that makes a real impact.

Our Benefits

We offer a range of financial and lifestyle benefits to all our employees, including:

• 27 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)

• Pension scheme with ethical investment options and employer contribution increasing with length of service

• Free membership of the Soil Association and discounts on organic produce

• Volunteer days to give back to the local community or support green initiatives

• Family friendly policies and flexible working

• Cycle to work scheme

• Sociable and engaging workplace of professionals that share a passion for healthy, sustainable lifestyle and produce

Hours

37.5 hours per week

Permanent

Location

Home Based (UK) or hybrid working with offices in London and Bristol

To Apply

Click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV and cover letter. Please note we look at CV's on arrival and reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

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We know the value of diversity in nature and want it in our organisation. We recognise that diverse backgrounds and experiences will bring a fresh perspective to our work. If you're not sure about applying, please get in touch with us for a chat.

Thank you for your interest in supporting our work at the Soil Association.