Backend Software Engineer - Python

Job Summary

At IQGeo, we are transforming the telecommunications industry through innovative geospatial technology. As part of our dynamic Engineering team, you will play a key role in developing advanced solutions that automate fiber network design. In the role of Backend Software Engineer, your primary focus will be implementing algorithms and creating rich APIs for our geospatial Sales Enablement tools in Python, while occasionally taking on small frontend development tasks in React. You’ll be joining a passionate, driven team of talented young-professionals eager to push boundaries and make a real impact.

About Us

Achieving universal broadband equity and meeting net zero carbon emissions are two of the biggest social and environmental challenges that the IQGeo team is tackling. To achieve this, more than 500 innovative telecommunications and utility companies around the world are “building better networks” using our award-winning geospatial software to deploy the fiber optic and distributed energy networks of the future. We play a vital role in helping utilities plan, design, construct and maintain the complex network assets essential to the success of our businesses and well-being of our communities. As a carbon neutral software company, we invite creative and talented people to join us in our mission to transform communication and utility networks for the long-term sustainability of our shared planet. Learn more about our customer stories.

Our Engineering teams are in Cambridge (UK), Denver (USA), Salt Lake City (USA), and Ghent (Belgium) and are responsible for designing and developing our geospatial products which are available both as cloud services and for on-premises deployment. You will be helping to develop the next generation of innovative geospatial products that support mission-critical operations for our global customer base.

Duties/Responsibilities

Responsibilities

As a core member of the Engineering team, you will drive new product releases and help expand our existing product suite. Your key responsibilities include:

• Designing, developing, unit testing, maintaining, and enhancing product features, with an emphasis on building a robust, scalable software architecture.
• Identifying, isolating, and resolving bugs to ensure the product remains stable and reliable.
• Conducting thorough code reviews and incorporating feedback from peers to maintain our high standards of code quality.
• Collaborating closely with Product Management to refine feature requests and ensure smooth transitions from concept to implementation.
• Engaging in an agile development process, participating in regular team meetings throughout the project lifecycle.
  
  

Essential

Required Skills & Experience

You Must Have All Of The Following

• Professional experience building web applications in Python, preferably through the Pyramid framework.
• Experience with SQL and RDBMS technology (e.g. PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQLite).
• Proven experience designing and implementing robust RESTful APIs.
• General knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming.
• Experience integrating frontend and backend components.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Belgian citizenship or permanent residency is required.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
  
  

Desirable

Ideally, You’ll Have Several Of The Following

• Foundational understanding of HTML and CSS.
• Experience using the jQuery library.
• Experience building efficient client-side applications in JavaScript and React.
• Experience creating and running automated tests (e.g. Playwright).
• Experience of working with PostGIS or other Geospatial Information Systems (GIS).
• Experience with web mapping frameworks (e.g. OpenLayers).
• Experience of working in an Agile environment, with an understanding of Scrum.
• Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes.
• Fluent in both written and spoken Dutch.
  
  

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field; or equivalent industry experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Work Permits & Visas

You must already have the right to work permanently in Belgium.

IQGeo is not able to sponsor work permits.

Flexible Working

We support hybrid and flexible working arrangements for all employees. We understand that life for many people involves school runs, care giving, or exercising!

About IQGeo

IQGeo™ is based in Cambridge, UK with regional offices in the United States, Canada, Belgium, Germany, Malaysia, and Japan. We are supported by a global network of highly skilled partners. Originally founded as Ubisense Ltd in 2002, the IQGeo brand was launched in January 2019 after the company was split into two separate businesses. Led by a team of geospatial technology pioneers, the IQGeo Platform software was first launched in 2010 and has an impressive pedigree in the telco, communications, and utility industries. In 2020, IQGeo acquired OSPInsight, a provider of fiber network management software, and in 2022 IQGeo acquired Comsof, a world leader in automated network design, headquartered in Belgium.

Today, IQGeo is the leader in introducing modern web and mobile geospatial applications into the communications and utility industries.