Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain end-to-end application components, including front-end user experiences and backend services
• Develop production-ready backend API services using Python and FastAPI
• Create responsive and performant front-end interfaces using React or Next.js
• Implement secure systems integrations using REST, GraphQL, and event-driven patterns
• Apply engineering best practices including automated testing, code reviews, and observability
• Collaborate with architects, designers, and cross-functional pod-based delivery teams
• Work with relational databases like PostgreSQL to design efficient data access patterns

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of full-stack development experience in production environments
• Proficiency in Python and hands-on experience with FastAPI
• Experience building modern front-end applications with React or Next.js
• Strong understanding of API design, service-to-service communication, and integration patterns
• Knowledge of SQL, relational databases, and ORM frameworks
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments such as AWS or Azure
• Understanding of secure development practices including OAuth2, JWT, and input validation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS services (Lambda, ECS, S3, RDS, API Gateway)
• Familiarity with containerization using Docker and Kubernetes
• Exposure to frontend performance optimization and UX best practices
• Experience working with AI/LLM-integrated applications or RAG services

About the Company

ERM is the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability. We partner with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale through a unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery. Our global team of experts helps the world's leading organizations set clear sustainability targets and achieve tangible progress.