Lead Backend Developer (Python)

Salary Competitive

CollectiveCrunch ‘collects’ technical, climate and geo data to ‘crunch’ this information for deeper insights. We use technical data in the context of climate and geo data and predict key parameters using Machine Learning. We are a leading provider of AI products in Finland https://faia.fi/landscape/ and expert in space data utilization https://www.copernicus-masters.com/winner/linda-forest-predicting-forest-growth-with-ai/


As Lead Backend Developer, you will play a key role in a multi-national project where you contribute to all aspects of our machine learning platform, from data collection and integration to the automation of our prediction engines and interfacing with third party systems.

You will work in in our Espoo office, with occasional work from home. You collaborate with an inspiring team of world-class data scientists and developers on a regular basis and report to our CTO who is located in Berlin, Germany. This is a great opportunity to grow, work with real-life data and see your solutions make an impact in the real world!

Your Background

You have a solid theoretical background in software engineering and several years of professional experience with data processing and web services, as well as modern programming patterns and test practices. Your work history includes projects in which you played a leading role in designing and implementing backend systems.

Our ideal candidate has:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar
  • 5+ years of project experience (3+ years Python)
  • Experience building RESTful Web Service APIs
  • Familiarity with Linux and shell scripting
  • Good communication skills in English


The following skills will be an advantage:

  • Knowledge of SQL and ETL development
  • DevOps / Docker / Cloud Computing
  • Processing of Geospatial Data


Summary

  • Python Backend Development
  • 5+ years project experience
  • Technical leadership
  • Fluency in English

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Free lunch
Free lunch

Enjoy a free catered lunch with your colleagues, every day.

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

Time is precious. Make it count. Morning person or night owl, this job is for you.

Free coffee / tea
Free coffee / tea

Get your caffeine fix to get you started and keep you going.

Near public transit
Near public transit

Easy access and treehugger friendly workplace.

Social gatherings
Social gatherings

Social gatherings and games; hang out with your colleagues.

Healthcare insurance
Healthcare insurance

Break a leg! Seriously, we got you covered in our company healthcare plan.

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Working at
CollectiveCrunch

CollectiveCrunch is an AI leader in the forestry industry. We collect climate, geo and process data and crunch this information into AI models for better prediction of forest inventories. Also, we are working on the forefront of sustainability with predictions of forest risks and in future modelling of CO2 sequestration. We make use of the latest and most powerful open source machine learning algorithms, use state-of-the-art hybrid cloud architecture and are at the forefront of applying earth-observation data, originating from satellites. Our office is located in Keilaranta in Espoo. Meet Christof, our CTO to learn more about us: http://bit.ly/37QxYhv

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