Overview

Senior Backend Engineer – Python/Django | Climate Tech Scale-Up – On-site in Central London.

Ready to make real impact with your code? This climate-tech scale-up is growing quickly, backed by world-class investors, and building a platform trusted by global enterprise brands. The engineering team is expanding to take things to the next level.

What you’ll do

You’ll join as a Senior Backend Engineer, taking ownership of complex Python/Django services. Expect to design elegant APIs, tackle data-heavy challenges, and collaborate closely with sustainability experts and product teams.

Why this is special

• High-performance engineering team – smart, passionate, and collaborative
• Big mission – accelerating how the world’s largest businesses understand and reduce carbon footprints
• Cutting-edge scale-up energy – late seed, gearing up for Series A, equity on offer so you share in the journey
• Modern stack & practices – Python, Django REST, APIs, cloud, CI/CD, and plenty of greenfield challenges

You’ll be a great fit if you bring

• 5+ years’ backend experience (Python expertise essential)
• Strong knowledge of Django (or similar) and API design
• Experience scaling apps, with an eye for performance, design and reliability
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and love for collaboration
• Enjoy a collaborative, chic, and modern office environment with team lunches, regular away days, and lots more!

Package highlights

Competitive salary, share options, private healthcare, and 29+ days holiday.

Additional notes

This is more than just a backend role – it’s your chance to help shape a product, a company, and a movement with global impact.

Interested? Apply now and we’ll be in touch.

Equal opportunities

Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.