Remote Agricultural Software Developer

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Flexible hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Growth opportunities in AgTech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Agricultural Software Developer to design, build, and maintain software solutions for the agricultural sector. This fully remote role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AgTech from anywhere in the world.

You will collaborate with a passionate team to develop web and mobile applications, implement APIs and databases, and follow best practices across the software development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Software Developer with a portfolio
• Proficiency in Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containers (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with agricultural technologies or IoT in agriculture is a strong plus for this remote role

Responsibilities

• Develop robust, scalable software for web and mobile in agricultural contexts
• Collaborate with product managers to define requirements and translate into specs
• Write clean, well-documented code following best practices
• Design and implement databases and APIs to support functionality
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle (design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance)

Skills

Java

Python

C#

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Remote Agricultural Software Developer to design, build, and maintain innovative software solutions for the agricultural industry. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to cutting-edge AgTech. You will collaborate with a passionate team to develop applications that enhance farm management, optimize resource utilization, and promote sustainable agriculture. If you have a strong background in software development and a keen interest in transforming agriculture through technology, this is the ideal role for you to make a significant impact remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop robust, scalable, and user-friendly software applications for web and mobile platforms, tailored for agricultural use cases.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define software requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to best practices in software development.
• Design and implement databases and APIs to support application functionality.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as a Software Developer, with a portfolio showcasing relevant projects.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with agricultural technologies, farm management software, or IoT in agriculture is a strong plus for this remote role.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for stock options.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and working on impactful AgTech projects.