Lead Developer

About Carbonfuture 

Carbonfuture is the Trust Infrastructure for durable carbon removal. Today, the Trust Infrastructure consists of two products that seamlessly connect the entire carbon removal lifecycle: Carbonfuture MRV+, the most comprehensive MRV solution for durable CDR, and Carbonfuture Marketplace, the leading marketplace for durable CDR. At Carbonfuture, we build trust throughout the carbon removal journey with our rigorous, data-driven approach, ensuring unmatched quality and reliability of carbon removal. We empower suppliers by providing the essential project support and finance needed to transform their carbon removal projects into fully certified carbon credits. For corporate buyers, we offer access to portfolios of carbon removal credits adhering to the highest quality standards and provide visibility at each step of the carbon removal lifecycle via data-driven transparency enabled by Carbonfuture MRV+. We work with some of the world's most ambitious climate leaders such as Microsoft, Swiss Re, and the World Economic Forum First Movers Coalition.

What you’ll do  

Basic functions and scope of the job

• Requirement Engineering and specification of new features.  
• Software Architecture, code design, ensure consistent code quality 
• Support fellow developers 
• Feature development for our products (MRV+, Marketplace, Carbonfuture Next, …) 
• Support and maintenance (2nd and 3rd level support, bug fixing) 
• DevOps (continuous integration, continuous deployment, monitoring)

Work performed

• Work autonomously on features including backend and frontend development to extend our product. This includes automatic testing and documentation 
• Write specification and guidelines 
• Backlog management using Jira or similar tools 
• Support fellow developers in domain and technical decisions 
• Bugfixing, reproduce issue locally, debug 
• Proactively resolve support tickets including communicating with the user (internally and externally). Coordinate with supply or sales team, if needed. 
• Review merge requests from other developers 
• Any DevOps work, such as build pipeline and CI/CD of our software 
• Handle all possible work related to our software infrastructure (i.e. exchange expired certificates, add an application to azure, etc..) 

What you bring to the table  

Required 

• Competency in Java, Typescript, HTML, SCSS, React, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Docker, PostgreSQL, Git, Software Patterns, Software Architecture, Gradle, Clean Code, SCRUM, JIRA 
• 3+ years of experience managing a software team, including mentorship and coaching experience 

Preferred 

• High-level communication skills, ability to interact with power users and solicit user feedback 
• High-level internal communicator, ability to uncomplicate the complex for colleagues and teammates on internal presentations. 

What we offer 

• A ground-breaking business with an early foothold in the carbon removal industry and the ability to have a real impact on climate change  
• Rapidly growing international team with a shared mission to address climate change  
• Flexible working hours 
• Competitive salary  
• 30 days paid leave + bank holidays  
• nilo.health (Mental Health & Wellbeing)  
• Nice colleagues and a friendly, open and inclusive environment 
• Financial support for childcare & Sports benefits

Candidates from cultures and backgrounds underrepresented in VC-backed startups and the climate space are strongly encouraged to apply. A diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is an integral part of our culture. We actively welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We are an equal-opportunity employer. In the case of equal suitability, preference is given to structurally discriminated individuals.