Ground Control
UK grounds‑maintenance specialist delivering tech‑enabled landscape, ecology, arboriculture & EV services.
Design, develop, and scale Python backend services and APIs for complex workflows.
2 days ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
1,001 Employees
Service Specialisms
Grounds Maintenance
Winter Maintenance
Landscape Construction
Landscape Design & Consultancy
Arboriculture
Vegetation Management
Ecology
Electric Vehicle Charging Point Installation
Sector Specialisms
Blue Light
Education
Energy, Utilities & Inland Water
Facilities Management & Managing Agents
Hotel & Leisure
Housing & Communities
Industrial, Manufacturing, Logistics
Infrastructure
Role
Description
backend development
api design
scalability
code quality
architecture
mentorship
You will join a product‑focused engineering team to design, build, and scale backend applications that support complex scheduling, operational, and data‑driven workflows. The role offers the chance to tackle technically challenging problems, influence system architecture, and help shape engineering best practices within a mature but evolving platform, making a tangible impact on both product and culture.
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python, Django, Graphene, and AWS Lambda.
- Build and evolve systems that handle complex business logic and constraints.
- Develop and maintain GraphQL and RESTful APIs for web, mobile, and third‑party integrations.
- Ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability of backend systems.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well‑tested code.
- Contribute to architectural decisions and long‑term technical strategy.
- Support and mentor other developers through code reviews and collaboration.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to turn requirements into robust technical solutions.
Requirements
python
fastapi
postgresql
aws
docker
ci/cd
- Strong commercial experience as a backend developer using Python, preferably in a start‑up or scale‑up environment.
- Proven experience building and maintaining API‑driven systems.
- Solid understanding of relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
- Experience designing scalable and maintainable backend architectures.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to team members and stakeholders.
- Willingness to learn FastAPI.
- Knowledge of AWS cloud platform.
- Desirable: experience with scheduling, optimisation, logistics, or operational systems.
- Desirable: knowledge of other cloud platforms such as Azure.
- Desirable: experience with Docker and containerised applications.
Benefits
- Career development support including clear paths, training, GC Leadership Academy, accreditations, and higher education opportunities.
- Exciting growth opportunities as part of a rapidly expanding company.
- Collaborative, supportive, and innovative culture where contributions are valued.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- 23 days holiday (increasing with length of service) plus bank holidays.
- Yearly bonus scheme and share options.
- Robust pension scheme.
- Medigold employee support, free flu jabs, and online private GP service.
- Free or subsidised national gym memberships.
- Employee recognition scheme.
- Two personal‑choice volunteering days.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1973
Year Founded
The company was established over five decades ago, laying the foundation for its growth into a national leader.
50,000+
Commercial Sites Managed
The company manages a vast network of commercial locations across the UK, showcasing its extensive capabilities.
300 acres
Nature Recovery Farm
A dedicated initiative to restore and enhance natural habitats, reflecting the company's commitment to environmental stewardship.
- It operates across the UK with a tech-driven, data-led approach.
- Full national coverage and diversified revenue streams include EV-charging installs.
- Projects range from transport-network vegetation control and winter gritting to play-area builds and habitat restoration.
- Specialisms span infrastructure vegetation, tree surgery, ecological surveys, and large-scale landscape construction.
Culture + Values
- Caring for our environment has long been our purpose
- Delivering biodiversity enhancements
- Achieving carbon net zero
- Sourcing and using materials responsibly
- Delivering social value in the communities where we work
Environment + Sustainability
90% Reduction
GHG Emissions Target
Aiming for a 90% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FYE 2030, using FYE 2021 as the baseline.
42% Reduction
Scope 3 Emissions
Committed to reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions by 42% by FYE 2030, based on FYE 2021 levels.
Net Zero by 2038
Ambitious Sustainability Goal
Targeting net zero for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by FYE 2038, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Carbon Neutral Since 2020
Sustainability Milestone
Achieved carbon neutral certification (PAS 2060) in 2020, with a footprint of approximately 3,000 tCO₂e, and is reverified annually.
- Achieved carbon‑neutral certification four years ahead of initial 2025 target
- Investing in 100% battery‑powered hand tools by 2023
- Committed to fully electric fleet and EV charging infrastructure by 2025
- Internal analysis: 95% of emissions from supply chain (43% field teams, 32% goods/services, 10% waste)
Inclusion & Diversity
- No publicly available strategic DEI goals found on official site
- No gender‑related statistics (e.g., % female employees, leadership diversity) disclosed