Position: Python Backend Software Engineer (Energy Management)
Location: Ghent, Belgium (hybrid possible)
Type: Full-time (80% negotiable)
Company: Circular CleanTech / Software / Energy
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At Circular, were building smart energy systems for tomorrows cities and industries. Our software enables real estate and industrial clients to manage energy more intelligentlycutting emissions, reducing costs, and increasing control.
To support our growth, were looking for a Python Backend Software Engineer to join our Energy Management System (EMS) team. If you''re eager to use your skills for real-world impact in the clean energy space, keep reading.
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What youll be doing
As part of the EMS team, youll help shape our control platform that optimizes energy flows in real-time. Your work will include:
* Developing and maintaining our EMS backend in Python (Django)
* Building smart control features for:
* Configuring and deploying new EMS installations
* Supporting code testing, debugging, and feature improvements
* Collaborating with other engineers to ensure performance and scalability
Training in energy systems and markets is available if this is new territory for you.
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What we''re looking for
Required:
* A Masters degree in Computer Science, Control Engineering, Energy Engineering, or equivalent through experience
* 2+ years experience in software development
* Strong Python (Django) skills
* Experience with API development & Git
* Comfort working independently in a start-up environment
Bonus:
* Experience with React.js or frontend development
* Familiarity with Azure, Docker, or IoT integrations
* Knowledge of or interest in energy asset control
* Passion for sustainability and the energy transition
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What we offer
* A full-time position (80% is an option)
* Competitive salary and tailored benefits (mobility budget, meal vouchers)
* Hybrid work culture with a Ghent office (close to Dampoort and Dok Noord)
* Long-term growth opportunities within a fast-evolving start-up
* A chance to contribute directly to the energy transition in a practical, hands-on way
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About Circular
We are a mission-driven start-up creating next-gen energy control tools. Our focus is on real estate and industrial energy systemswhere automation, smart software, and sustainability meet.
Our values are built into everything we do. At Circular, we are BRAVE:
* Bonding We support each other and celebrate success together
* Reliable We do what we say, and others count on us
* Agile We adapt quickly to change and move fast
* Visionary We create solutions that benefit people, planet & profit
* Excellence We share knowledge, simplify complexity, and act with purpose
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How to apply
Interested? We''d love to hear from you.
Send your CV and a brief motivation to jobs@circular-living.be
Please mention Python Backend Engineer in the subject line.
Lets build the future of sustainable energytogether.