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Software Engineer

About us

Sumthing is uniting everyone taking action to restore nature with a mission-driven platform: connecting nature organisations doing the hard work with the businesses and individuals contributing to that.

We’re making our collective impact, and the size of the movement driving it, visible with tech. With smartphones in the field, drones in the skies and satellites in space, we're bringing nature's comeback story to life. These hopeful updates inspire those still on the sideline to join in. Our end goal is to spark a societal tipping point where supporting nature becomes the norm, not the exception.

We are looking to hire our second Software Developer, either backend or full stack, to join our Tech Team. The role will involve working alongside our CTO (Peadar) and another backend developer. The role of the Tech Team is to develop software across the various aspects of the Sumthing Platform in collaboration with our CEO/Product Owner (Mike).

What you do?

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop: HTTP APIs, e-commerce plug-ins, and our flagship web app.
  • Improve and automate our data ingestion tooling.
  • Design schemas for databases and messaging systems.
  • Develop database queries.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.

Our Tech

  • Typescript (with some Python for scripting and internal tools)
  • PostgreSQL (we don't use ORMs, we use native PSQL)
  • React
  • Google Cloud (Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, Logging, Pub/Sub, Functions, Secret Manager)
  • Github Actions, Github, and git
  • Various 3rd party APIs (MapBox, Stripe, Shopify, Klaviyo, etc.)

Does this sound like you?

You are looking to join a development team that operates collectively, with agreed ways of working, standard approaches to tech and tooling, but with a people over process approach.

You are expected to meet the below minimum requirements, and ideally some of the nice to haves.

Minimum Requirements

  • 3+ years developing software for production environments.
  • Experience developing SQL and working with relational databases.
  • Practiced at writing automated tests.
  • Experience using git (or equivalent) in a team environment.
  • Strong product mindset; experienced at engaging on a Product level to scope technical work.

Nice to Haves

  • Prior experience with Typescript, JavaScript, or Python.
  • Experience designing HTTP APIs.
  • Familiarity with Docker.
  • Worked with event based systems.
  • Familiarity with a major cloud platform.
  • Experience in an early stage organization.

What makes this special

Sumthing is building an aspirational brand that creates a lasting impact on our planet. You will be directly contributing to systemic change and positive impact on a global scale. We’ve deeply rooted purpose into our DNA, by becoming a steward owned company. Purpose over profit, always. Once on board, you’ll soon feel what that brings to the energy and spirit of the company ;)

What we offer

  • Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
  • Possibility to work full remote or hybrid from our home base in Amsterdam
  • A supportive team environment
  • The chance to work on systems that impact nature directly
  • Being part of a purpose-driven, as opposed to profit-driven, organization
  • Sponsored daily team lunches 
  • Regular team offsites in nature

Ready to build a movement?

If you're excited about using your engineering skills to create a tipping point for nature, we want to hear from you. Apply with your CV and a motivation letter outlining why you're interested in joining Sumthing.

Join us in creating a liveable future for all generations and species to come, us included. Nature’s comeback story is happening, and you can be a part of it.

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Diverse candidates welcome

We actively encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our mission to unite people for nature starts within our own team. We value different approaches to problem-solving and believe diversity strengthens our collective impact.

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