Senior Backend Engineer

Renew Earth is a nature data and intelligence company that helps businesses measure, validate, and realize the value of nature through a technology platform. They are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (TypeScript) to build the foundation of their backend and data systems, focusing on platform development using Supabase, TypeScript, and modern web frameworks. This role involves architecting backend and data foundations for a fast-growing climate startup and offers eligibility for equity participation.

Must Have

• Design, build, and extend backend systems using Supabase.
• Develop and maintain TypeScript-based APIs and integrations.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to deliver end-to-end features.
• Contribute to internal automation tools and data pipeline implementations.
• Work with product, data, and AI teams on new integrations.
• Ensure reliability, performance, and scalability of systems.
• 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack or backend development with strong TypeScript proficiency.
• Practical experience with Supabase.
• Solid understanding of API design, database schema design, and serverless architecture patterns.
• Ability to contribute across the stack.
• Experience working independently in agile, distributed teams.

Good to Have

• Familiarity with AI or ML integrations at the application level.
• Knowledge of blockchain, digital asset verification, or sustainability data systems.
• Experience with data visualization, analytics tools, or geospatial data.

Perks & Benefits

• Eligibility for equity participation

Location

Worldwide - Remote, Ukraine - Remote

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Remote

Department

Renew Energy

GT was founded in 2019 by a former Apple, Nest, and Google executive. GT’s mission is to connect the world’s best talent with product careers offered by high-growth companies in the UK, USA, Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands.

On behalf of Renew Earth, GT is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer interested in environmental products that turn data into trusted, actionable information for companies to meet reporting standards, access nature-related markets, and integrate nature outcomes into commercial value creation 🍀

About the Client

Renew Earth https://www.renewearth.com/, a nature data and intelligence company, operates a technology platform that helps businesses measure, validate, and realize the value of nature by combining scientific data with business intelligence tools — enabling rigorous measurement of natural capital, scientifically backed reporting and validation, and insights that support investment, operations, and sustainability decision-making.

In short, they turn environmental and biodiversity data into trusted, actionable information for companies to meet reporting standards, access nature-related markets, and integrate nature outcomes into commercial value creation

About the Role

They’re expanding the customers' and internal platform, and are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (TypeScript) to help build the foundation of Renew’s backend and data systems. The role will focus on platform development using Supabase, TypeScript, and modern web frameworks, enabling robust data pipelines, operations automation, and API integrations that support Renew’s growing applications.

You'll have an opportunity to help architect the backend and data foundations of a fast‑growing climate startup and have eligibility for equity participation.

Working hours aligned with EU/UK time zones.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and extend back‑end systems using Supabase, leveraging database, auth, and edge function capabilities.
• Develop and maintain TypeScript‑based APIs and integrations that underpin renew’s platform and data services.
• Collaborate with front‑end developers to deliver end‑to‑end features and performant, user‑facing experiences.
• Contribute to the evolution of renew’s internal automation tools and data pipeline implementations.
• Work closely with product, data, and AI teams on new integrations — from analytics and forecasting to blockchain‑enabled features.
• Ensure reliability, performance, and scalability while maintaining lightweight, maintainable systems.

Essential knowledge, skills & experience:

• 5+ years of professional experience in full‑stack or backend development with strong proficiency in TypeScript.
• Practical experience with Supabase.
• Solid understanding of API design, database schema design, and serverless architecture patterns.
• Ability to contribute across the stack — from backend logic and data modeling to key front‑end integrations.
• Experience working independently in agile, distributed teams.

Nice-to-have

• Familiarity with AI or ML integrations at the application level.
• Knowledge of blockchain, digital asset verification, or sustainability data systems.
• Experience with data visualization, analytics tools, or geospatial data.

Interview Steps

1. GT interview with Recruiter

2. Technical interview

3. Final interview

4. Job Offer 🥳

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