Full Stack Developer, Global Canopy

• Excellent full stack web development skills, ideally using python and typescript
• Knowledge of python frameworks for the backend, such as FastAPI, Flask and/or Django
• Knowledge of javascript frameworks for the frontend (preferably React/Next.js), and common data visualisation libraries such as d3
• Experience querying PostgreSQL databases, potentially using SQLAlchemy as an ORM
• Experience working with cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS
• Self-starter, happy working in a small team with a large degree of independence
• A keen eye for quality, and an appreciation of the importance of automated testing
• A desire to follow industry standard software development processes

Desirable

• An exciting opportunity for a creative and highly motivated candidate with strong technical expertise to help increase Global Canopy's impact by making world-leading environmental and financial data more accessible to our key audiences in the finance sector, business and civil society
• The role will focus on the DEFT Pathway and related products
• DEFT is a transparent, easy-to-use framework that maps out practical steps for companies to transition to deforestation-free supply chains
• Hosted by best-in-class data platform Forest IQ, DEFT Pathway helps financial institutions to engage effectively with companies on deforestation
• A key objective is to make the DEFT Pathway data accessible by building user-friendly frontend components
• The data is complex and multi-dimensional and will require considerable creativity to communicate in an understandable and compelling way in order to maximise its impact
• You will collaborate with designers, researchers and product managers to fulfill these aims
• As a full stack developer, you will also design and implement the backend to allow the data powering the visualisations to be accessed in a secure way
• You will work with data engineers and researchers to ensure the database is well-structured and that queries are performant
• The tech team is small, so you will need to operate with a high degree of independence, and will have the opportunity to influence key technical decisions
• We are looking for someone who finds this prospect exciting rather than daunting!
• Full time (37.5 hours)
• Fixed term for 21 months (approximately the end of 2027)

• To apply for the position, you will need to submit an up-to-date CV and answer four short-form (100 words) questions on the next page
• The closing date for applications is 19 November 2025 at 09:00 UK time. Early application is encouraged as we will be conducting rolling interviews. We may close applications early if suitable candidates are identified
• We aim to respond to all candidates within ten days of receiving their application