Remote Agritech Software Developer

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options or bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Agritech Software Developer to join a fully remote team. You will design, develop, and deploy web and mobile applications for farm management, data analytics, and precision agriculture using Python, Java, and JavaScript.

You will work across the stack, integrate with cloud services (AWS/Azure/GCP), and contribute to AI, IoT, and big data initiatives. Strong communication and self-discipline are essential for this distributed, remote-first role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience.
• Proven experience in full-stack development with front-end and back-end technologies.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Python, Java, C#).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications for the agricultural industry.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements and features.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented code in Python/Java/JavaScript.
• Develop and manage databases and APIs to support functionality.
• Implement and maintain data analytics pipelines for agricultural data.
• Contribute to IoT solutions for smart farming.
• Participate in code reviews and improve coding standards.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Stay updated on trends in software development and AgTech.

Skills

Full-stack development

Python

Java

C#

AWS

Azure

GCP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge agricultural technology company, is seeking a skilled and innovative Remote Agritech Software Developer to join their fully remote team. This role is focused on developing robust and scalable software solutions that drive efficiency and sustainability in modern farming. You will be involved in the entire software development lifecycle, from conceptualization and design to implementation, testing, and deployment of web and mobile applications for farm management, data analytics, and precision agriculture. As a remote-first position, this role demands exceptional self-discipline, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a geographically dispersed team. You will work on exciting projects that leverage AI, IoT, and big data to address critical challenges in agriculture. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for technology and a keen interest in the agricultural sector, contributing to solutions that help farmers worldwide. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented developer to shape the future of AgTech from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications for the agricultural industry.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements and features.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript).
• Develop and manage databases and APIs to support application functionality.
• Implement and maintain data analytics pipelines for agricultural data.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of IoT solutions for smart farming.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving coding standards and practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software systems.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in software development and AgTech.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience.
• Proven experience in full-stack development, with expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C#) and relevant frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with database management systems (SQL, NoSQL).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote team environment.
• A passion for agriculture and a desire to apply technology to solve real-world problems.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment is preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary reflective of extensive experience and remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous stock options or performance bonuses.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Flexible working hours and a truly remote work environment.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects that revolutionize agriculture.
• Collaborate with a talented and forward-thinking global team.