Senior Backend / Data Engineer

About Us:

At Forward Earth, we are dedicated to making sustainability and decarbonization core elements of every business. Our innovative software equips partners with carbon management tools that simplify compliance, reduce emissions, and bolster success in a sustainable economy. We are committed to reducing emissions across products and supply chains, helping combat global climate change. Our goal is to automate carbon management, making it accessible and scalable, empowering users to optimize processes and achieve substantial emission reductions.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile (Senior) Backend / Data Engineer to strengthen our team. You should be based in Berlin and have deep expertise in Python, experience with AWS, and some knowledge of how to deploy infrastructure as code, along with how to make data flow well in a scalable system.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain our backend architecture and data pipelines.
• Work collaboratively with product managers and engineers to build a world-class data platform.
• Shape the product's core data capabilities and influence its strategic direction.

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience handling large volumes of data in a production environment

Required Skills:

• Proficiency with Python and TypeScript
• Proficiency with web frameworks, DevOps, MLops, and/or DataOps
• Familiarity with AWS, CloudFormation, and CDK for managing cloud infrastructure
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Openness to admitting knowledge gaps and trying new approaches
• Professional-level English and eligibility to work in Germany
• Understanding of scalable databases and data pipelines in a cloud environment
• You are already in Berlin and able to start working with us soon!

What We Offer:

• A pivotal role in advancing carbon management technology and using your powers for good.
• Hybrid / remote-flexible work environment, where we are based in Berlin but enjoy a "hybrid" / remote-first way of working..
• Significant growth potential within a rapidly expanding company.
• A dynamic, supportive work environment that champions innovation, initiative, and diversity.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Forward-Earth is dedicated to creating an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone is valued and empowered. We believe diverse experiences fosters innovation, invention, and problem-solving. This yields different perspectives, and effective problem solving.

We build a work culture that is based on respect, kindness, acceptance and compassion.

In order to ensure that our workforce reflects the wide range of communities we serve, we embrace inclusivity and are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone can thrive, contribute, and grow.