About us

EcoAct is an international climate consultancy and project developer that supports companies to set robust science-aligned net-zero strategies and achieve their climate targets. Founded in France in 2005, the company now spans three continents with offices in Paris, London, Barcelona, New York, Montreal, Munich, Milan, and Kenya.

With a team of more than 300 international climate experts, EcoAct's core purpose is to lead the way in delivering sustainable business solutions that deliver true value for both climate and client. EcoAct is a CDP Gold Partner, a founding member of ICROA, a strategic partner in the implementation of the Gold Standard for the Global Goals and reports to the UN Global Compact.

At EcoAct we are a diverse bunch of people all driven by the same purpose - to tackle the world’s environmental challenges. It might be our job, but it is also our personal passion.

About the role

Sitting within the Climate Data Analytics team, the Python Developer role helps us scale our impact on climate change by developing digital products that support our clients in defining low-carbon strategies.

EcoAct’s vision: a Net Zero & Sustainable World

Our mission:to globally contribute to the net zero transformation by delivering impactful and innovative solutions.

Our scope of activity: all climate-related services that companies and territories need to successfully change (climate risk assessment, carbon footprint, CO2 reduction strategy, etc.)

CDA’s role: design innovative methods and tools to answer to clients’ needs related to climate change.

Your challenge: translate EcoAct’s expertise into powerful digital products.

Involved in all phases of the software development lifecycle, this role will be responsible for developing products from the work developed by the climate experts of the team (methodology descriptions or proofs of concepts):

• Contribute to the specifications of EcoAct’s bespoke digital products;
• Build efficient back-end features and API (Application Programming Interface);
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement design into the code;
• Challenge existing products, propose and implement changes;
• Promote and ensure best code practices;
• Improve software knowledge of climate experts.

The EcoAct Python stack :

• Backend : FastAPI, Pydantic,SQLModel, Numpy, Pandas, Typer
• Frontend: Dash
• Devops : Docker, Docker-Compose

Relationships

Reporting to the Senior Developer within our Climate Data Analytics team, the Python Developer will be required to collaborate closely with teams across the business, including advisory, commercial, and R&D to achieve Company objectives. Relationships will be an important part of the role, with a requirement to liaise with project teams, sometimes with clients, overseas offices, and others as required.

About You

This role requires a wide variety of capabilities. The list below covers the main items;

Essential

• Interest in environmental issues (energy, climate, biodiversity)
• Significant experience in Python development
• Experience with FastAPI (most preferably, or Django or Flask)
• Experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL most preferably,) and ORMs (SQLModel, Django ORM, Sqlalchemy...)
• Fluent in English
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate the business needs of non-technical stakeholders into practical tools.

Useful

• Experience with python Dash (or Streamlit)
• DevOps culture, experience working in CI/CD (Git CI, etc.)
• Experience in cloud infra (Azure most preferably, but also AWS and GCP)
• Knowledge in applied mathematics and/or data science
• Experience with Scikit-learn
• Fluent in French, or in any language (Spanish, German, Italian, etc.)
• Knowledge of Java, JavaScript, Node.js and C#

Location

The role is based in the UK with a flexible blend of home and office working. The role requires attendance at the London head office as necessary for business purposes.

Salary and Benefits

EcoAct know how important it is to look after our colleagues. As well as a competitive salary, EcoAct offers a comprehensive benefits package including a flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, life insurance, professional subscriptions plus the option to opt into a range of individual and family benefits.

EcoAct offers great opportunities for your personal development and career advancement. We offer a structured career development path with clear timelines and expectations for progression.

Working with our dedicated team of experts, you will gain a high standard of skills development and expertise, starting with our in-depth induction programme, through to ongoing technical training and an extensive range of learning and development opportunities.

Company Culture

Company culture is of great importance to us and is something that every member of EcoAct helps to create. Our colleague led initiative, which represents the three pillars of Colleagues, Community and Environment, runs numerous activities including, Veggie lunches, volunteering and fund-raising opportunities, wellbeing activities, plastic reduction and energy saving initiatives, social and sports events.

Employee well-being is a key priority for us, and we recognise the importance of work-life balance and how EcoAct can be supportive of individual needs; working from home, working part-time or flexible start and finish times can all be accommodated.