Software Engineer (Back-End)

Nature Metrics; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nature tech company in London is seeking a back-end software developer to enhance their biodiversity platform. The role involves designing and delivering scalable solutions using GoLang and Python. A strong background in software development, with experience in microservices and cloud services, is essential. The position is hybrid, requiring office attendance 2-3 days a week, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Flexible work arrangements

Learning and Development budget

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in software development and cloud services.
• Experience in microservice architectures with containerization.
• Familiarity with automated test frameworks such as BDD or TDD.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly deliver back-end solutions for biodiversity platform.
• Design complex solutions supporting product goals.
• Work cross-functionally with ML engineers on AI-driven products.

Skills

GoLang

Python

Restful APIs

GraphQL

NoSQL

Neo4J

Microservice architecture

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes

Job description

The role

Join our team!

We are a market-leading nature tech company on a mission to make nature measurable and actionable at scale. Our platform delivers vital insights on species, habitats, and nature-related risks, helping businesses across sectors - from mining and renewable to CGS and financial services - make smarter, more sustainable decisions.

As global leaders in biodiversity monitoring and eDNA analysis, we are transforming how nature is measured. Our technology makes biodiversity insights accessible, actionable, and scalable, powering change from conservation to industry. Recognised as Earthshot Prize Finalists 2024, BloombergNEF Pioneers 2024, World Economic Forum Technology Pioneers 2024, and part of the TechNation Future Fifty 2025, we are shaping the future of how organisations understand and protect nature.

As we enter a new phase of rapid global growth, we are seeking a back-end software developer to work on the development of all in-house developed services and configuration of procured systems. You will work with the blended software delivery teams and will be involved in scaling our infrastructure for future business growth.

This role requires close working with the wider technical team (Data, Bioinformatics, Product) to build a transformational biodiversity platform. You should have a proven track record of working with software teams, embedding automation, and best practices in Agile development methods, including DevOps.

What you'll do

• Focus on delivery: Rapidly provide back-end solutions for our biodiversity data platform to budget and timelines.
• Be a self-starter: Design complex solutions around our data estate that support our product goals.
• Build with modern paradigms: Be comfortable delivering microservices architecture (API, GraphQL), and leverage AI to get things done
• Bring your data guru: You will embrace Neo4j, NoSQL and relational databases.
• Build/integrate our identity platform for various applications for Single Sign-On.
• Be cross-functional:Work closely with our ML engineers to build pipelines for our AI driven products.
• Prepare to mentor:Work closely with bioinformatics data scientists to develop cloud-first data pipelines.
• KTLO:Help to maintain our infrastructure on AWS/Azure/GCP and take ownership of documentation supporting this.

What does success look like?

• High-quality, scalable, and reliable back-end services are delivered on time and within budget.
• A robust and well-documented microservices architecture is in place, enabling rapid feature development and easy maintenance.
• Efficient and reliable data pipelines are established, facilitating seamless collaboration between engineering, data science, and bioinformatics.
• The back-end infrastructure is stable, scalable, and secure, with a high degree of automation in deployment and monitoring processes.
• Proactive contribution to the team's success through effective collaboration, clear communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Why us?

AtNatureMetricsdiversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us to the communities we work with. Our values leave no space for stereotypes. We are all unique and pull together for a common purpose.

We're a dynamic team passionate about nature and biodiversity and we take immense pride in our work and our impact. Join us on this journey!

About you

What you'll bring

We are looking for:

• A degree or higher degree in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience
• Time as a Software Engineer within a start-up/scale-up
• A strong background in software development, cloud services and SaaS products.
• GoLang / Python fluent. Node.js a bonus.
• Experience with Restful APIs and GraphQL.
• Experience with BDD or TDD automated test frameworks.
• Experience with NoSQL, Neo4J, and relational databases.
• Experience with microservice architectures including containerisation and K8s deployment via Argo CD.

While not essential, the following experience would also be advantageous:

• Experience with DevOps on Azure or AWS.
• Experience with securing APIs and their documentation.
• Familiarity with geospatial data analysis, frameworks, and formats.
• Previous experience in healthtech / life sciences
• Node.js, Typescript

What's in it for you

• Competitive Salary
• Impactful work with a purpose-driven team
• Flexible work arrangements - this is a hybrid position, with the expectation that the successful applicant will attend the office 2-3 days a week, depending on location
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Benefits package including salary sacrifice pension scheme prioritising sustainability; life assurance; Enhanced annual leave; Cycle to Work Scheme; enhanced family friendly policy; £250 L&D budget to use on our Learning platform, Learnerbly.