Software Engineer

Zulu Ecosystems
London
1 year ago
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Who are we?

Zulu Ecosystems is regenerating natural ecosystems so that the planet can recover and its communities can thrive. Founded in 2019, we set out to combine science and software to design and deliver projects at scale.
  
At Zulu Ecosystems, we are dedicated to responsibly regenerating natural ecosystems and have established ourselves as a leading developer of woodland and peatland projects in the UK. Our multidisciplinary team of 30 specialists possesses extensive natural capital project development expertise, integrating best practices across ecological, technical, and commercial domains. We pride ourselves on our ability to help forward-thinking landowners unlock the full potential of their natural assets while navigating today’s evolving regulatory, scientific, and commercial landscape. We use technology to do this at a speed and scale that others can’t.
 
We offer the perfect environment to build an engineering career motivated by impact. We are a company which is growing in a meaningful way. Each role we hire helps shape our culture and build a better future for future generations. Working in a small and focused engineering team enables you to grow faster than you might elsewhere, giving you a chance to leave your mark on a product that transforms how land is used.

Your mission

We seek a Software Engineer to join our four-person Engineering team in London. You will design, build, and operate our tech platform to make better nature-based solution decisions. The start-up environment will mean you have a direct impact on our mission.
 
Our platform has a service-oriented architecture with a data pipeline, web app, and user-facing APIs. Our tech stack includes AWS, Python, FastAPI, Geopandas, PostGIS, Typescript, React, Kubernetes, Terraform, and NewRelic. As a team, we use regular design reviews, architectural decision records, and pairing. 
 
We work as an agile team, iteratively delivering user value. This means close collaboration with other disciplines, including product and experts in nature-based solutions from flood management to forestry to biodiversity. We continuously reflect and improve on how we work to ensure we’re delivering effectively.
 
Key Responsibilities: 

  • Collaborating to build a product as part of an agile team
  • Exchanging knowledge with domain experts
  • Understanding and iteratively delivering user value
  • Continuously reflecting on and improving how we build
  • Deliver and validate the technical quality of the product
  • Contributing to technical direction, strategy and architecture

Your profile

You should be highly motivated and aligned with our mission of regenerating natural ecosystems. We are looking for someone creative, product-focused, and comfortable collaborating across disciplines to deliver value. If you have the motivation and strong communication skills required to restore nature at scale, if you are an avid learner and self-starter, this may be the role for you. 
 
Technical expertise should include:

  • Experienced professional using Python and SQL
  • Collaborating and cross-learning with domain experts
  • Model runtime tools like MLFlow or SageMaker 
  • Infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform) and CI tools (e.g. GitHub Actions)
  • Geospatial tools and formats
  • Managing and deploying machine learning models

You love to analyse and tackle complex problems with elegant solutions.Why us?

At Zulu Ecosystems, we offer a number of ​benefits. These include" 

  • Opportunity to drive innovation and contribute to a sustainable future  
  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Zulu Ecosystems HQ is in a Fora office with a great location near Notting Hill. We also offer the opportunity for a hybrid working environment 
  • Weekly in-office Yoga sessions with an award-winning Yoga instructor 
  • A collaborative and unique work culture
  • Team socials 
  • Professional development opportunities – L&D budget and coaching are encouraged. 
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Benefits include private health insurance and a cycle-to-work scheme 

At Zulu Ecosystems, we know that people are the heart of the business, and we prioritise their welfare. 
 
 A great workplace must represent the world we live in and how diverse it can be. So, we make no judgment when it comes to anything that’s part of who you are - including your gender, race, sexuality, or religion.About us

Before you apply:
We will only use the personal data you provide to process your application. By emailing us your CV and covering letter, you consent to Zulu Ecosystems using the information you have provided for recruitment purposes. Interested applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Zulu Ecosystems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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