StepChange is a venture-backed climate-tech company that offers enterprise clients a comprehensive suite of ESG management solutions - ranging from compliance and reporting to climate risk assessment and strategic target-setting.
The StepChange platform provides a one-stop-shop cloud-based ESG solution that empowers enterprises to measure, evaluate, report, benchmark and improve their ESG performance, with a particular focus on climate. These technology solutions are complemented by a world-class team of domain experts and climate scientists, with a proven track record of deploying sustainability solutions.
About the Job
We are looking to hire a strong backend engineer for our Technology team. We are looking for passionate individuals that are excited about taking up new challenges and bringing them to life. The ideal candidate combines a strong technology background, with a problem-solving mindset and solid work ethic.
Responsibilities
Collaboration: Work closely with the design, product, and backend teams to understand and break down customer needs into technical requirements.
Implementations: Should be able to structure and write code, design, and adhere to common principles and patterns. Should have the ability to contribute according to timelines and type of projects - from working POCs to stable production code and the ability to work with a large breadth of knowledge.
Ownership: End-to-end ownership of services and specialized components required for various projects - starting from the prototypal stage to production. These may include anything from document parsing to solving problems using deep learning.
Delivery: Delivery of modules and components assigned in various projects.
Ideal Qualifications
4-7 years of experience in backend software technologies like Java and Spring boot
Experience in working with MYSQL Database and prior knowledge of db modeling
Strong background in JS(Java script)
Strong background in responsive and multi-platform design.
Experience in JPA 2.6.3 (Java Persistent API) frameworks
Experience in integrating with web service APIs / Rest APIs
Experience in working with micro-service architecture
Should have worked in a minimum of Agile projects (SCRUM)
Experience in Unit testing/integration testing of backend APIs using Junit or any unit testing framework
Prior experience in working with MVC Architecture
Should be able to work in a dynamic and fast-moving environment
Working proficiency and communication skills in verbal and written English
Startup experience is a huge plus.
Benefits:
Exciting, enriching, and challenging work environment.
Ability to work directly with founding team members to shape the company.
Friendly and conducive working atmosphere.
Opportunity to participate in the zero-to-one journey of building a startup.
Competitive salary and comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
Significant upside through an employee-friendly ESOP policy.
Generous PTO / sick leave.
Annual company retreat.
Bring your pet to work.
