CarbonChain

Senior Python Engineer

London, England, United Kingdom

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Climate Tech, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management, FintechIndustries

About Us

Do you want to work on the most pressing problem of our generation? Do you have experience building great products and know what it’s like to roll up your sleeves and execute well, while building a company around you for the long term? If you truly know what it feels like to fly the plane while trying to build it, we want to hear from you. We’re looking for the best software engineers in the world to join a growing series A startup. At CarbonChain we see the climate crisis as a transformative opportunity for the global economy, and a rewarding career opportunity for those excited to take on the challenge in a rapidly growing market.

Decarbonizing the economy requires a granular, real-time view of where emissions come from and how they might be reduced. We’ve built software to automate the carbon footprinting of supply chains so their emissions can be measured and managed down. Banks, traders, and manufacturers use our product to tame the complexity of international supply networks, identify the most carbon-intensive parts, and find greener alternatives. Having developed technology which is significantly ahead of other solutions, we are now investing heavily in market adoption.

To join CarbonChain, you’ll need a proven career path in software engineering building great products that delight customers. Our company is made up of passionate people with expertise ranging from oil refining to deep learning but we know that there’s a lot we don’t know, and we’re hoping you can help fill that gap.

About the Role

We’re looking for a highly motivated and experienced Backend Python Engineer to help scale our product, infrastructure, and core data pipelines. You’ll play a key role in shaping the technical foundation of our platform and working with a collaborative team of engineers, product managers, and sustainability experts.

What You’ll Do

  • Design and implement robust, scalable backend services using Python (FastAPI preferred).
  • Build and maintain core APIs that power customer workflows and third-party integrations.
  • Work with data engineering to ingest, transform, and expose environmental and operational datasets.
  • Ensure high system reliability and performance by writing testable and maintainable code.
  • Collaborate closely with the product and design teams to iterate quickly on features.
  • Implement best practices for code quality, CI/CD, observability, and infrastructure-as-code.
  • Participate in technical architecture discussions and make foundational decisions.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of backend engineering experience, with a strong focus on Python.
  • Proficient in developing RESTful APIs and integrating with external services.
  • Solid experience with PostgreSQL, Docker, and cloud platforms. GCP preferred.
  • Familiarity with distributed systems, background processing (e.g., Celery), and message queues (e.g., PubSub).
  • Experience working in early-stage startups or fast-paced environments.
  • A product-minded approach: you think about how your work impacts users.
  • Passion for climate solutions and a genuine interest in sustainability.
  • An ability to work in our London office 3 days per week in Camden Market

Nice-to-Have

  • Experience with data-intensive applications or carbon accounting platforms.
  • Knowledge of carbon footprint methodologies or ESG reporting.
  • Contributions to open-source projects or technical blogs.

What We’re Offering

CarbonChainer’s receive a ton of great benefits, including:

  • 28 days of annual leave
  • Home office set up allowance of £500
  • £2,000 annual learning allowance
  • Private healthcare
  • Generous parental leave policy
  • Team lunches once a week in the office
  • Subsidized gym classes, office gym, and cycle to work scheme.

We're striving to build a diverse team and we would love to hear from applicants from backgrounds less frequently represented in technology, be that in terms of gender, race, or professional background. If you think your skills and experience match what we’re look

Skills

Python
FastAPI
Backend Development
Scalability
Data Pipelines
Software Engineering

CarbonChain

Provides carbon tracking solutions for businesses

About CarbonChain

CarbonChain provides carbon tracking solutions that help businesses measure and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Their main product is a carbon tracker that allows organizations to analyze the impact of their activities and pinpoint areas that produce the most carbon emissions. This tool is especially useful for companies that need to comply with carbon border adjustment mechanisms (CBAM), which are regulations that impose tariffs on imported goods based on their carbon footprint. CarbonChain offers accurate global data on greenhouse gases like CO2 and methane, assisting businesses in meeting international carbon regulations and finding suppliers with lower carbon emissions. The company operates on a subscription model, charging recurring fees for access to its platform and data services, and also provides consulting to help clients improve their carbon reduction strategies.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$10.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Consulting, EnergyIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Home Office Stipend
Professional Development Budget
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Private Healthcare
Gym Membership
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Emerging competition from new platforms could threaten CarbonChain's market position.
Frequent updates needed due to evolving carbon accounting standards may strain resources.
Data privacy risks arise from handling sensitive emissions data in partnerships.

Differentiation

CarbonChain offers AI-powered carbon tracking with third-party validated methodologies.
The platform provides end-to-end visibility into supply chain emissions for carbon-intensive industries.
CarbonChain's partnership with thyssenkrupp enhances its low-carbon metals procurement capabilities.

Upsides

Growing demand for carbon accounting due to EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
Increased investment in AI-driven environmental technology boosts CarbonChain's market potential.
Partnerships with traditional industries facilitate integration of advanced carbon tracking solutions.

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