[Senior] Backend / Data Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile (Senior) Backend / Data Engineer in Berlin to strengthen our team. You should have deep expertise in data engineering, proficiency in Python, and experience with AWS, capable of designing and managing complex data processes and infrastructures. This role is crucial for ensuring that our data-driven solutions effectively support our mission to simplify and accelerate carbon management for mid-sized companies globally.

About Us:

At Forward Earth, we are dedicated to making sustainability and decarbonization core elements of every business. Our innovative software equips partners with carbon management tools that simplify compliance, reduce emissions, and bolster success in a sustainable economy. We are committed to reducing emissions across products and supply chains, helping combat global climate change. Our goal is to automate carbon management, making it accessible and scalable, empowering users to optimize processes and achieve substantial emission reductions.

We’re looking for:

Problem solvers who thrive on big-picture thinking and crafting elegant solutions. We value diversity, inclusion, and a collaborative culture rooted in respect. At Forward Earth, we set ambitious goals, support one another, and uphold excellence in all our endeavours.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile (Senior) Backend / Data Engineer to strengthen our team. You should be based in Berlin and have deep expertise in Python, experience with AWS, and some knowledge of how to deploy infrastructure as code, along with how to make data flow well in a scalable system.

As part of our data platform team, you will:

Develop and maintain our backend architecture and data pipelines.
Work collaboratively with product managers and engineers to build a world-class data platform.
Shape the product's core data capabilities and influence its strategic direction.

The ideal candidate has:

5+ years of experience handling large volumes of data in a production environment
Proficiency with Python and TypeScript
Proficiency with web frameworks , DevOps, MLops, and/or DataOps
Familiarity with AWS, CloudFormation, and CDK for managing cloud infrastructure.
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Openness to admitting knowledge gaps and trying new approaches.
Professional-level English and eligibility to work in Germany.
Understanding of scalable databases and data pipelines in a cloud environment.
You are already in Berlin and able to start working with us soon!

What We Offer:

A pivotal role in advancing carbon management technology and using your powers for good.
Hybrid / remote-flexible work environment, where we are based in Berlin but enjoy a "hybrid" / remote-first way of working..
Significant growth potential within a rapidly expanding company.
A dynamic, supportive work environment that champions innovation, initiative, and diversity.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and, if applicable, a summary of relevant projects or contributions, to recruiting@forward-earth.com.