Software Engineer (Data)

Edinburgh (Hybrid)

£market + benefits

This rapidly scaling tech start-up was founded in Scotland by world-class environmental scientists driven by the goal of applying next-gen satellite mapping technology to tackle head-on the biggest challenges of our age: the global climate and biodiversity crises. 

If you are a software or data engineer passionate about these issues and motivated by the idea of working for a small, cutting edge, mission-driven tech-for-good, this opportunity could truly be the dream job for you. 

Their ground-breaking, machine-learning mapping software has been used to support data-driven, climate-focused projects across the global, covering incredible areas of land and processing satellite data from some of the most important and critically endangered ecosystems on earth.

Working exclusively with Bright Purple, they are eager to recruit a new engineer to work on their cloud-based, machine-learning and data processing infrastructure. This environments favours problem-solving and a flexible approach to tooling and tech.

You would be joining a small, exceptionally intelligent team working with technologies like:

cloud computing – i.e Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

python – (NumPY, SciPY, Pandas, Tensor Flow, Scikit Learn, etc.)

openAPI APIs

ml-optimised DevOps using serverless technologies and containerisation

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

c. 2-3 years of commercial experience in data, machine learning or software development

previous experience with Python and its related libraries

experience building cloud-hosted data pipelines

knowledge of modern cloud and dev-ops tools

linux/unix

In return, you will get the chance to make a genuine difference to the fight against climate change, and enjoy a flexible, hybrid approach to work with benefits that cover: 33 days holiday a year; your birthday off every year; company pension contribution; and much more!

Do you or someone you know have the skills, qualities and passion we’re looking for? If so, don’t delay, and get in touch today with your latest CV for immediate consideration.

Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry