Back-end Developer

GHGSat is revolutionizing greenhouse gas monitoring through satellite technology, seeking a Senior Backend Developer to join their mission. This role combines backend development with DevOps practices, focusing on the SPECTRA web application that delivers critical environmental insights to customers worldwide. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while addressing global environmental challenges.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting and maintaining backend systems, optimizing data structures, and ensuring high availability of services. Working in an Agile environment, you'll collaborate across teams to develop and implement event-driven pipelines, contribute to system architecture, and support continuous deployment practices.

Key technical requirements include extensive experience with Python/Django, PostgreSQL, AWS services, and distributed systems. The role demands expertise in message queues, CI/CD, and test-driven development. Knowledge of GIS systems and monitoring tools is a plus.

Benefits include competitive compensation with stock options, comprehensive health benefits, flexible work arrangements, and the opportunity to work with both open-source and proprietary technologies. The hybrid work environment allows for collaboration from either Montreal or Ottawa offices.

This role is perfect for someone passionate about environmental impact, seeking to apply their backend expertise to meaningful work. The position offers professional growth within a dynamic team while contributing to solutions for one of today's most pressing environmental challenges.