GHGSat offers greenhouse gas detection, measurement, and monitoring services to industrial and government customers around the world. We use our own satellites and aircraft sensors, combined with third-party data, to help industrial emitters better understand, control, and reduce their emissions. GHGSat’s capability is unique: we provide high-resolution, local measurements of atmospheric methane and carbon dioxide concentration from space. This further enables to detect greenhouse gas emitters and to visualize and quantify their emissions. Reporting to the Mission Platform lead, GHGSat is looking for an innovative and experienced Backend Developer for our Payload Planner software. As part of a cross-functional team deployed around Agile Scrum, you will be designing, developing, and supporting satellite planning and tasking software. Your responsibilities will include software development, testing, analyzing data, and contributing to the design and implementation of the software. Overall, you have an excellent knowledge of data structures, databases, streaming pipelines and a strong motivation in tackling the important environmental issues that our planet faces today.ResponsibilitiesDevelop tools and applications to improve the workflow of satellite planning and tasking activitiesEvaluate, deploy, develop, integrate, test and maintain databases, data transformation frameworks and APIsOptimize data structures, schema, queries for most frequent usageDevelop, test, integrate, and deploy backend stackDesign System Architecture collectively with the team, revisit regularlyMaintain and ensure High Availability of GHGSat data platformRequirementsRequired skillsStrong computational science or software development skillsProven capability with: Linux, PythonCompetence with databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)Experience building scalable backend services and APIs — REST/GraphQL, event-driven architecture, microservices, and cloud deployment.Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (k8s) – Nice to haveExperience with Frontend (TypeScript, React) – Nice to haveAbility to work autonomously, with minimum direction• Availability to participate in a scheduled on-call rotation and provide occasional support outside regular business hours, including weekends, to ensure operational continuity. AssetsInterest in scientific analysis, atmospheric sciences, remote sensing and space technologyUnderstanding of satellite operations or similar fieldExperience with GIS and Mapping apps (Mapbox, Leaflet, GeoJSON, GeoTIFF)Bilingual French/English QualificationsBachelor or Master degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related fieldMinimum of 5 years’ experience in relevant rolesAll applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and must meet the requirements of the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP)BenefitsThis is a rare opportunity to work on urgent problems. You’ll join a small but high-impact team and help scale a company doing meaningful work for the planet.Competitive salary and stock options for all full-time employees Health and dental benefits Paid time off and floating statutory holidays Flexible work environment GHGSat offers a creative and highly motivating work environment. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for ongoing development.We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. GHGSat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation, please notify your recruiter.
GHGSat offers greenhouse gas detection, measurement, and monitoring services to industrial and government customers around the world. We use our own satellites and aircraft sensors, combined with third-party data, to help industrial emitters better understand, control, and reduce their emissions.
GHGSat’s capability is unique: we provide high-resolution, local measurements of atmospheric methane and carbon dioxide concentration from space. This further enables to detect greenhouse gas emitters and to visualize and quantify their emissions.
Reporting to the Mission Platform lead, GHGSat is looking for an innovative and experienced Backend Developer for our Payload Planner software. As part of a cross-functional team deployed around Agile Scrum, you will be designing, developing, and supporting satellite planning and tasking software. Your responsibilities will include software development, testing, analyzing data, and contributing to the design and implementation of the software. Overall, you have an excellent knowledge of data structures, databases, streaming pipelines and a strong motivation in tackling the important environmental issues that our planet faces today.
Responsibilities
- Develop tools and applications to improve the workflow of satellite planning and tasking activities
- Evaluate, deploy, develop, integrate, test and maintain databases, data transformation frameworks and APIs
- Optimize data structures, schema, queries for most frequent usage
- Develop, test, integrate, and deploy backend stack
- Design System Architecture collectively with the team, revisit regularly
- Maintain and ensure High Availability of GHGSat data platform
Requirements
Required skills
- Strong computational science or software development skills
- Proven capability with: Linux, Python
- Competence with databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- Experience building scalable backend services and APIs — REST/GraphQL, event-driven architecture, microservices, and cloud deployment.
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (k8s) – Nice to have
- Experience with Frontend (TypeScript, React) – Nice to have
- Ability to work autonomously, with minimum direction
- • Availability to participate in a scheduled on-call rotation and provide occasional support outside regular business hours, including weekends, to ensure operational continuity.
Assets
- Interest in scientific analysis, atmospheric sciences, remote sensing and space technology
- Understanding of satellite operations or similar field
- Experience with GIS and Mapping apps (Mapbox, Leaflet, GeoJSON, GeoTIFF)
- Bilingual French/English
Qualifications
- Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in relevant roles
- All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and must meet the requirements of the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP)
Benefits
This is a rare opportunity to work on urgent problems. You’ll join a small but high-impact team and help scale a company doing meaningful work for the planet.
- Competitive salary and stock options for all full-time employees
- Health and dental benefits
- Paid time off and floating statutory holidays
- Flexible work environment
GHGSat offers a creative and highly motivating work environment. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for ongoing development.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. GHGSat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation, please notify your recruiter.
GHGSAT is the global leader in greenhouse gas emissions intelligence with the largest fleet of
high-resolution satellites and aerial sensors. The proprietary remote-sensing and patented
technology detects and measures emissions from industrial facilities onshore and offshore
accurately. With daily site monitoring services and third-party data intelligence, GHGSat
provides reliable, cost-efficient and actionable emission data for businesses, governments and
financial services, helping them address climate risk, optimize performance and achieve their
emission reduction targets.
GHGSAT is the global leader in greenhouse gas emissions intelligence with the largest fleet of
high-resolution satellites and aerial sensors. The proprietary remote-sensing and patented
technology detects and measures emissions from industrial facilities onshore and offshore
accurately. With daily site monitoring services and third-party data intelligence, GHGSat
provides reliable, cost-efficient and actionable emission data for businesses, governments and
financial services, helping them address climate risk, optimize performance and achieve their
emission reduction targets.
