Senior Software Engineer

Posted 12 Days Ago
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2 Locations
7+ Years Experience
Fintech • Information Technology • Software • Financial Services
The Role
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain high-performance software applications, work with cross-functional teams, and contribute to code reviews. You'll also mentor junior engineers and improve software development processes, focusing on scoring and analytical workflows with ETL and ELT tools.
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Description

About ESG Book
ESG Book is a global leader in sustainability data and technology. Launched in 2018, ESG Book offers a wide range of ESG-related data, analytics and software that are used by many of the world’s largest financial institutions.

Covering more than 50,000 companies, ESG Book’s product includes ESG and climate data, portfolio and company-level scores, and analytics tools. ESG Book’s SaaS data management and disclosure platform provides access to over 190,000 corporate disclosures, enabling companies to disclose to stakeholders in real-time against multiple frameworks.

Headquartered in London, ESG Book operates from key financial hubs globally including Frankfurt, Boston, New York, Delhi, and Tokyo.

ESG Book as a company is built on 3 pillars:

  1. Collective Endeavour – we embrace entrepreneurialism and work together to drive new thinking, solutions, and change.
  2. Caring Meritocracy – we support people and teams to maximize their potential; individually, collectively, collaboratively.
  3. Radical Transparency – we are open, challenging, and constructive for the advancement of our mission.


Our ambition is to support our clients to build a more sustainable economy. Our core values guide our daily actions as we strive to create lasting change. Our open, collaborative culture provides a nurturing environment for personal and professional growth, enabling us to achieve remarkable outcomes for our clients and stakeholders. 

Requirements

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Software Engineer, the ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and reliable software applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet the needs of our customers. You also must hold a valid work permit in EU or UK.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality software applications, scoring and analytical workflows, alongside ETLs and ELTs using Python, Golang and Rust.
  • Utilise PostgreSQL, BigQuery for database design, development, and optimisation.
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver robust software solutions.
  • Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and ensuring coding standards are maintained.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of our software development processes and practices.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our software remains current and competitive.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Golang and Python, with a strong understanding of its paradigms, idioms, and syntax.
  • ETL, ELT, CDC, OLAP based workflows and tooling (e.g. AirFlow, AirBite, Argo Workflows).
  • Experience with gRPC and microservice architecture.
  • Familiarity with PostgreSQL, BigQuery, BigTable, including database design, development, and optimisation.
  • Solid understanding of software development best practices, including version control (Git), testing, and CI/CD.
  • Knowledge of containerisation technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Applicants must have a valid work permit to work in EU or UK.

Desirable

  • Experience with cloud platforms such as GCP or AWS.
  • Experience with Rust.
  • Experience with event-based systems using GCP PubSub or Kafka.
  • Experience with data engineering tools and paradigms such as Spark, Pandas or Polars.
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
  • Contributions to open-source projects or a strong personal GitHub portfolio.
  • Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Benefits

What We Offer

  • A fast-paced environment filled with passionate people from diverse backgrounds who share a common purpose and global outlook
  • The opportunity to advance your knowledge of environmental, social and governance topics while supporting the world’s largest financial institutions and corporations to create a more sustainable future
  • Collaboration as part of a highly motivated, experienced and easy-to-work with Executive Team who are focused on building a great company that delivers for clients and stakeholders alike
  • Exposure to a large, dynamic market that has the potential to positively impact society for decades to come
  • Competitive benefits and equity ownership in a business that is well positioned to capitalize on the increasing demand for high-quality sustainability data and secure enterprise disclosure platforms

We are an equal opportunities employer. This belief and approach apply to all aspects of employment, including recruitment and selection, opportunities for training, development and promotion and our terms and conditions of engagement. 

Top Skills

Go
Python
Rust
The Company
HQ: London
194 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

ESG Book is a global leader in sustainability data and technology. Launched in 2018, the company offers a range of ESG and climate solutions that are used by many of the world’s leading investors and companies. Covering over 50,000 companies, ESG Book’s product offering includes ESG raw data, company-level and portfolio-level scores and ratings, analytics tools, and a SaaS data management and disclosure platform. ESG Book’s solutions cover the full spectrum of sustainable investing including ESG, climate, net-zero, regulatory, and impact products. ESG Book enables clients to access over 135,000 corporate disclosures, with solutions delivered through API technology for seamless integration. ESG Book’s platform makes sustainability data more widely available and comparable for market stakeholders, enabling companies to be custodians of their own data, providing framework neutral ESG information in real-time, and promoting transparency. Through our SaaS data management and corporate disclosure platform, ESG Book enables clients to assess over 50,000 corporate disclosures, with solutions delivered through the API technology for seamless integration. ESG Book’s platform makes sustainability data more widely available and comparable for market stakeholders, enabling companies to be custodians of their own data, providing framework-neutral ESG information in real-time, and promoting transparency

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