Staff Engineer Screening Operations and Logistics

Syngenta; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Private medical & life insurance

Flexible working

Up to 31.5 days annual holiday

Job summary

Syngenta Crop Protection is seeking a Staff Engineer in Screening Ops & Logistics to build applications supporting research workflows and logistics, at the intersection of advanced tech and agricultural R&D.

You will lead backend and frontend engineering, collaborate across teams, and own end-to-end technical solutions while mentoring others, with a focus on reliability and performance in a global, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Python or Java backend engineering.
• Demonstrable experience in software architecture and integration patterns.
• Demonstrable experience in AI-assisted engineering with rigorous review.
• Demonstrable experience in React or Angular awareness.
• Demonstrable experience in quality, test and documentation standards.
• Demonstrable experience in screening and logistics workflow learning agility.
• Demonstrable experience in technical leadership without line authority.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• Demonstrable experience in system design and building scalable solutions.
• Demonstrable experience in database design, optimization and performance tuning.
• Demonstrable experience in CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend engineering in Python or Java to deliver scalable, durable outcomes.
• Define software architecture and integration patterns for reliable systems.
• Apply AI-assisted engineering with rigorous review to ensure quality.
• Develop frontend using React or Angular to deliver robust interfaces.
• Maintain quality, testing and documentation standards across projects.
• Own end-to-end screening and logistics systems, ensuring reliability at scale.
• Mentor junior engineers on best practices in backend design and code quality.
• Drive continuous improvements to reduce technical debt and boost performance.
• Communicate architectural decisions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Python or Java backend

Software architecture

AI-assisted engineering

React or Angular frontend

Quality, testing & docs

Screening & logistics workflow

Technical leadership

Communication skills

English fluent

System design

Database design & optimization

CI/CD / DevOps

Job description

Company Description

Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

Job Description

We are looking for a Staff Engineer, Screening Ops & Logistics to develop applications supporting research screening operations, logistics and scientific workflows. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of advanced technology and agricultural R&D, partnering with engineers, product leaders and scientific stakeholders on capabilities with real-world impact. Help accelerate the digital capabilities that support more sustainable agriculture and scientific innovation.

What You'll Do

• Lead and apply deep expertise in Python or Java backend engineering to deliver durable, scalable outcomes.
• Lead and apply deep expertise in software architecture and integration patterns to deliver durable, scalable outcomes.
• Lead and apply deep expertise in AI-assisted engineering with rigorous review to deliver durable, scalable outcomes.
• Lead and apply deep expertise in React or Angular frontend development to deliver durable, scalable outcomes.
• Lead and apply deep expertise in quality, testing and documentation standards to deliver durable, scalable outcomes.
• Lead and apply deep expertise in screening and logistics workflow learning agility to deliver durable, scalable outcomes.
• Collaborate across engineering, product and scientific teams to translate complex needs into practical solutions.
• Set a high bar for quality, documentation and thoughtful use of AI-assisted engineering.
• Own end-to-end technical solutions for screening operations and logistics systems, ensuring reliability and performance at scale.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers on best practices in backend development, system design and code quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize system performance, reduce technical debt and enhance operational efficiency.
• Communicate technical decisions and architectural trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Demonstrable experience in Python or Java backend engineering
• Demonstrable experience in software architecture and integration patterns
• Demonstrable experience in AI-assisted engineering with rigorous review
• Demonstrable experience in React or Angular awareness
• Demonstrable experience in quality, test and documentation standards
• Demonstrable experience in screening and logistics workflow learning agility
• Demonstrable experience in technical leadership without line authority
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Fluent English, written and spoken
• Demonstrable experience in system design and building scalable solutions
• Demonstrable experience in database design, optimization and performance tuning
• Demonstrable experience in CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Bonus Points

• Experience in agriculture, life sciences, scientific computing or a regulated enterprise environment
• Experience building platforms, products or services used by multiple internal teams
• Experience working in distributed, international engineering organisations
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and fostering team development
• Experience with monitoring, observability and performance optimization in production systems

Additional Information

What we offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• Flexible working
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
• The opportunity to develop and apply your science within the chemical industry.
• The chance to work as part of a global team to address the current and future needs of the agricultural sector.
• Learning culture and wide range of training options.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion