Software Engineer "Spontaneous Application”

Core responsibilities for Software Engineers at Vizzuality:

• Work with agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions across a full stack of development tools and technologies.
• Liaise with data scientists, engineers, project managers, and designers to find novel and creative technical solutions that solve specific client/project needs and integrate disparate technologies such as remote sensing, machine learning, image processing or statistical computing into public APIs.
• Ensure software quality, robustness, and compliance with standards by reviewing code, documenting, and creating automated tests.
• Prototype solutions using new technologies to push the boundaries of what can be done in terms of capacity, speed, and functionality.

This role creates positive change by developing data-driven tools and applications that help build a sustainable planet for all life on Earth, focusing on climate change, biodiversity, and inequality issues.

Required skills and experiences for Software Engineers at Vizzuality:

• Hands-on expertise in many disparate technologies, typically ranging from front-end user interfaces to back-end systems and all points in between.
• Experience with technologies like Javascript, NodeJS, Ruby, Rails, and Python.
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and deployments.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a continuous learning mindset.

Compensation and benefits at Vizzuality:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Annual profit-sharing bonus plan (team bonus up to 10% of salary)
• €1000 referral bonus
• €1500/year training allowance for courses, workshops, conferences, etc.
• 4-week growth sabbatical after 10 years
• Peer mentoring and career path support
• Free English & Spanish lessons
• 26 days vacation plus local bank holidays, birthday holiday, sustainable travel days
• Health & dental insurance (Spain-based employees)
• Mental health support via Spill
• Flexible schedules and remote work options
• Company-provided equipment and 2 annual gatherings

Vizzuality is a world-leading technology, design and science agency whose purpose is to reach a fair and sustainable planet by creating tools that radically empower people to make positive changes now. They design and develop data-driven tools and applications for international organizations focusing on climate change, biodiversity, and inequality.