Software Engineer Lead | Remote CET- 4 hours | Advanced English

at  Inplanet GmbH

ABOUT INPLANET

We are an impact-driven, remote-first, ClimateTech (CDR) startup headquartered in Germany and Brazil to reverse climate change and make tropical agriculture more regenerative, low-carbon, and sustainable. We are currently working with Enhanced Rock Weathering in tropical agriculture, focusing on Brazil. We do that to create a liveable planet for future generations and, specifically, to regenerate soils and ecosystems, grow nutritious food, and increase food security and sovereignty in the tropics. Our stakeholders and clients are from all over the world.
People-first, Performance Culture: We believe that focus on people and performance can co-exist with the right cultural vision. Our philosophy is to blend these two essential components. The Rocket symbolizes our commitment to peak performance, excellence, and reaching new heights. The Heart represents our dedication to our people, fostering empathy, compassion, and genuine care for every team member’s well-being.
We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion! We are proud to have an internationally growing team and we are designing our people practices to serve psychological safety, belonging and authenticity.You can check out independent reviews by other candidates on Glassdoor to check how people find interviewing with us.

LIVING OUR VALUES

At InPlanet, we have a big vision of solving climate change, and we are looking for individuals who are genuinely passionate about making a positive difference in the world of Carbon Removal Solutions. As a fast-growing startup, we are also in the process of identifying and further articulating our culture and key values on which we hold each other accountable in the company. These values are also an important part of our selection process for this role:
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Trust: You believe in being kind and transparent in the workplace, fostering an environment where trust thrives and collaboration flourishes - #thereforeachother

• Drive: You possess an innate drive to take action with a hands-on, can-do attitude, propelled by the urgency of now - #Igotthis, #yougotthis
• Impact: You dream big and are committed to making a meaningful difference in the world, aligning with our overarching mission to address climate change - #bigsolutionstobigchallenges

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working closely with the product owner, you will lead the greenfield development of a web application designed to enable InPlanet to scale operations to billions of tons of carbon dioxide removal.
This pivotal role is tailored to a versatile fullstack developer with proficiency in both frontend and backend development. We are seeking an individual who not only possesses technical expertise but is also comfortable teasing out user requirements, working in a fast moving environment (ERW is a relatively new space with significant R&D investment).
You will be closely involved in building the software engineering team – as the senior developer there will be a need for you to mentor and provide guidance to the other developers in the team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the greenfield development of a sophisticated web platform.
• Work closely with the product owner, senior designer, and key stakeholders in the steering group (internal and external).
• Guide the software engineering team to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following industry best practices and modern development methodologies.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle including design, development, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest software development trends, tools, and technologies, and share knowledge with the product team.
• Collaborate with InPlanet’s Systems and Productivity Partner to ensure seamless integration of software solutions with existing systems and tools.