About the Company/Team

Openstead is developing enabling technology to help insurers and property investors manage climate risk across portfolios through adaptation. Following the development of our MVP, we are seeking a Founding Engineer to help deliver pilot projects and take a lead role in advancing our technical development.

About the Role

Founding Engineer (Fullstack) Key Responsibilities: - Build, maintain, and scale geospatial and climate data processing pipelines (Python, GIS libraries) - Refine user-facing interfaces and export features (Next.js, React) - Lead overall product architecture and infrastructure planning Core Requirements: - Proficiency in Python for geospatial/environmental data processing - Strong frontend development skills - Experience in database management (PostgreSQL/PostGIS preferred) - Clear, proactive communication and a self-driven, solution-oriented mindset - Grit, enthusiasm, and a passion for building tech for urban resilience Bonus points: - Financial modelling experience, particularly around risk assessment or insurance applications - Knowledge of hydrologic/hydraulic modelling approaches - Experience with cloud development, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation (Azure preferred)

We're based in London, UK. We're open to this being a remote role but would prefer hybrid.