Sphera is a leading global provider of enterprise software and services that enables companies to manage and optimize their environmental, health, safety and sustainability. Our mission is to create a safer, more sustainable and productive world.
Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone, a U.S.-based alternative asset investment company that focuses on private equity, technology and innovation, and more. Blackstone businesses succeed through strong partnerships, a personalized approach and a commitment to exceptional performance with uncompromising integrity. Sphera and Blackstone are leaders in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) space.
We are guided by our core values of Customer Centricity, Accountability, Bias to Action, Innovation, and Collaboration. These values help us recruit the right talent to join our rapidly expanding team of around the globe. It is important to us that each and every Spherion is not only eager to challenge themselves and knows how to get work done but is an awesome addition to our company culture.
As a leading SaaS provider, Sphera delivers comprehensive supply chain management solutions aimed at enhancing transparency, sustainability, and responsible sourcing practices. Our commitment to innovation and excellence drives us to effect positive change across global supply chains.
We are looking for a Software Engineer with a strong emphasis on back-end development. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in building scalable, high-quality applications and possesses strong English communication skills.
A crucial aspect of this position is the ability to work within cross-functional squads, collaborating closely with team members across various disciplines to deliver innovative solutions.
Tech Stack:
- Backend: Python, SQLAlchemy, OpenAPI, Celery + RabbitMQ, Django
- DB: PostgreSQL, Redis
- Frontend: React + TypeScript, OpenAPI, Playwright
- CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Jenkins
- Infrastructure: k8s+Terraform, Azure, Heroku, GCP
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain applications collaborating within cross-functional squads: engineers, designers, product managers
- Actively participate in squad meetings to define, design, and ship new features, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines
- Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications, leveraging cross-functional expertise to address complex challenges
- Identify bottlenecks, fix bugs, and contribute to improving code quality and test automation within a team-oriented environment
- Collaborate with the team to share knowledge and foster a culture where everyone can learn and grow together
- Stay aware of emerging trends and new technologies in web development, while demonstrating strong commitment to follow-through and collaboration to ensure successful delivery
Qualifications:
- Strong English communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate within squads
- At least 3 years of backend development experience, with a strong focus on clean OOP code structure and strict typing
- Comprehensive understanding of the web development process: design, development, deployment, and maintenance
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Capable of managing development projects from conception to completion
- Skills to plan, track, and ensure timely delivery
- Experience with Agile development methodologies
- Bonus: Frontend development experience, with proficiency in React with Typescript
- Bonus: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Sphera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues.
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Skills Required
- Strong English communication and interpersonal skills
- At least 3 years of backend development experience
- Experience with Python backend stack (Python, Django, SQLAlchemy)
- Experience with asynchronous/background processing (Celery) and message brokers (RabbitMQ)
- Experience with relational and caching stores (PostgreSQL, Redis)
- Strong focus on clean OOP code structure and strict typing
- Comprehensive understanding of the web development lifecycle (design, development, deployment, maintenance)
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage development projects from conception to completion and ensure timely delivery
- Experience with Agile development methodologies
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and cloud/infrastructure (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Terraform, Azure, GCP, Heroku)
- Frontend development experience with React and TypeScript
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Sphera Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sphera and has not been reviewed or approved by Sphera.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Sales on‑target earnings can be competitive for certain roles, with healthy ranges and high OTE potential for Solution/Account Executives. Feedback suggests on‑plan earnings compare well against many B2B software peers.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental and vision coverage are characterized as good, with low deductibles and a significant employer share of premiums. Feedback suggests core health insurance quality is a relative strength.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match is consistently referenced, with a clear structure that enables a meaningful company contribution when employees contribute. Feedback suggests retirement offerings are straightforward and valued.
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What We Do
Sphera is the leading provider of integrated sustainability and operational risk management software, data and consulting services focusing on Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S), Process Safety, Product Stewardship and Supply Chain Transparency. For more than 30 years, we have served 8,500 customers and a million-plus users in 100 countries to help companies keep their people safe, their products sustainable and their operations productive. We help enterprises build sustainable businesses while keeping people and the planet safe. Our solutions provide critical visibility and alignment across safety, risk, and supply chains -- empowering organizations to create lasting, sustainable impact. Our Mission: To create a safer, more sustainable and productive world by advancing operational excellence. Sphera's many internal initiatives, such as its annual Mentoring Program, running for its sixth year in 2025, supports staff in feeling and achieving their best. The goal of the Mentoring Program is to help participants achieve career development, personal growth, and create opportunities to partner with others from across the organization.
Why Work With Us
At Sphera we are solving some of the most important challenges facing the world today. Our staff, some of the world’s leading safety and sustainability experts, are meeting this challenge. Sphera is a hybrid company, with Chicago team attending SpheraIn days. We are always looking for talented people who want to make a difference.
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