Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
GHGSat offers greenhouse gas detection, measurement, and monitoring services to industrial and government customers around the world. We use our own satellites and aircraft sensors, combined with third-party data, to hel…
Skills: Linux, Python, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, REST
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Design, develop, and support backend software for satellite planning and tasking activities. This includes optimizing data structures, maintaining the data platform's high availability, and collaborating on system architecture.
Requires a degree in Computer Science or a related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Python, Linux, and various database technologies is essential, along with the ability to obtain Canadian security clearance.
GHGSat offers greenhouse gas detection, measurement, and monitoring services to industrial and government customers around the world. We use our own satellites and aircraft sensors, combined with third-party data, to help industrial emitters better understand, control, and reduce their emissions.
GHGSat’s capability is unique: we provide high-resolution, local measurements of atmospheric methane and carbon dioxide concentration from space. This further enables to detect greenhouse gas emitters and to visualize and quantify their emissions.
Reporting to the Mission Platform lead, GHGSat is looking for an innovative and experienced Backend Developer for our Payload Planner software. As part of a cross-functional team deployed around Agile Scrum, you will be designing, developing, and supporting satellite planning and tasking software. Your responsibilities will include software development, testing, analyzing data, and contributing to the design and implementation of the software. Overall, you have an excellent knowledge of data structures, databases, streaming pipelines and a strong motivation in tackling the important environmental issues that our planet faces today.
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This is a rare opportunity to work on urgent problems. You’ll join a small but high-impact team and help scale a company doing meaningful work for the planet.
GHGSat offers a creative and highly motivating work environment. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for ongoing development.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. GHGSat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation, please notify your recruiter.
Tracing emissions to their source at an unmatched speed, and delivering the data and insights required to take action.
GHGSat is a global technology leader with pioneering emissions-monitoring capabilities that drive industrial efficiency with positive impact. Harnessing the power of satellites and aircraft, GHGSat traces emissions directly to their source at an unmatched speed, delivering the data and insights required to take action. A trusted partner for organizations around the world, GHGSat empowers decision-makers to tackle emissions, accelerating progress towards a resilient energy future.
Offices: 1130 Sherbrooke Street W, 15th floor, Montreal, Quebec H3A 2M8, CA · 101-6th Ave, SW Hanover Place, Calgary, Alberta, 1055, Calgary, Alberta T2P 3P4, CA · 65 Denzil Doyle Crt, 218, Ottawa, Ontario K2M 2G8, CA · 5847 San Felipe St, 1700, Houston, Texas 77057, US · Albert House, 256-260 Old Street, London, UK EC1V 9DD, GB
Tracing emissions to their source at an unmatched speed, and delivering the data and insights required to take action.
GHGSat is a global technology leader with pioneering emissions-monitoring capabilities that drive industrial efficiency with positive impact. Harnessing the power of satellites and aircraft, GHGSat traces emissions directly to their source at an unmatched speed, delivering the data and insights required to take action. A trusted partner for organizations around the world, GHGSat empowers decision-makers to tackle emissions, accelerating progress towards a resilient energy future.
Offices: 1130 Sherbrooke Street W, 15th floor, Montreal, Quebec H3A 2M8, CA · 101-6th Ave, SW Hanover Place, Calgary, Alberta, 1055, Calgary, Alberta T2P 3P4, CA · 65 Denzil Doyle Crt, 218, Ottawa, Ontario K2M 2G8, CA · 5847 San Felipe St, 1700, Houston, Texas 77057, US · Albert House, 256-260 Old Street, London, UK EC1V 9DD, GB
