Full Stack Engineer for Climate Data & Biodiversity

Sayari Earth; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sayari Earth is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain digital tools and systems that support data-driven biodiversity projects. You will develop internal apps, dashboards, and data services, collaborating with scientists, GIS specialists, and field teams to create scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes turning environmental data into actionable insights, with opportunities to work across AWS, GCP, and Earth Engine, contributing to climate and biodiversity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 3+ years of experience in full-stack development.
• Strong experience with React, Node.js, or similar frameworks.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases, and version control (Git).
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Experience with Google Earth Engine.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve internal web applications, APIs, and data services.
• Design scalable, secure architectures for managing geospatial and ecological data.
• Build front-end interfaces and dashboards for project teams and external partners.
• Work closely with data scientists, GIS specialists, and field teams to understand system needs.
• Integrate applications with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, GEE) and data pipelines.
• Support the automation of digital MRV and carbon reporting workflows.
• Ensure robust documentation, testing, and version control across systems.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement optimizations.
• Maintain best practices for security, reliability, and scalability.

Skills

Full-stack development

React

Node.js

REST APIs

SQL/NoSQL

Git/version control

Cloud infrastructure

Google Earth Engine

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Software Eng or related field

Tools

Plotly

D3.js

Dash

PowerBI

GeoServer

Leaflet

Mapbox

Job description

Sayari Earth is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain digital tools and systems that support data-driven biodiversity projects. You will develop internal apps, dashboards, and data services, collaborating with scientists, GIS specialists, and field teams to create scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes turning environmental data into actionable insights, with opportunities to work across AWS, GCP, and Earth Engine, contributing to climate and biodiversity