Propel
Senior Software Engineer - Python/Django - StartUp - London (Hybrid)
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This is a great chance to join a well funded start up in the climate tech space and make a real impact as they continue to grow. The team are using Python but open to a range of backgrounds - we are looking for strong engineers with a passion for all things climate tech and happy in a start up environment.
This is a Hybrid role - Average 3 days a week in Waterloo
The Role You will own features and systems from discovery through to production and ongoing iteration. The team works in short, high accountability sprint cycles and expects engineers to take real ownership from day one.The engineering culture is pragmatic and collaborative. Strong engineers here progress quickly, take on meaningful responsibility early, and have a direct impact on the products they build.
What You Will Bring
Senior level experience as a Software Engineer with strong hands on experience in Full Stack environments. (Preference for Python but open to any background if happy to work with Python). Proven ability to ship and maintain production software in a fast moving product environment. Demonstrated pragmatism in engineering decisions, knowing when to refactor, when to ship, and when to leave well alone. Strong object oriented fundamentals applied to complex, evolving production code bases. A clear ownership mindset and the ability to translate business requirements into clean, proportionate technical solutions without over engineering. Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working across product and engineering teams. Energy for rapid iterative delivery cycles rather than resistance to them
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Experience with Django or similar Python based backend frameworks Hands on experience with cloud infrastructure, ideally GCP Industry experience in renewable energy, utilities, heat pump technology, or construction A background in product focused engineering environments Experience working in a startup or scale up environment
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The Company
Our client is a product led technology business operating in a high growth, mission driven sector with genuine positive impact at its core. The team is growing at real pace and this is the kind of environment where strong engineers progress quickly, take on meaningful responsibility early, and contribute directly to work that matters.
Salary
£80,000 - £110,000 plus great benefits
Next Steps
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