Remote Agricultural Software Developer

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental and vision insurance

Continuing learning opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Agricultural Software Developer to design, develop, and maintain software for farm management, data analytics, and operational efficiency from your home office.

You'll collaborate with product managers, designers, and agricultural experts to bring cutting-edge technology to farmers worldwide, with flexible scheduling and a supportive, remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Software Developer with portfolio.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and databases.
• Strong problem-solving and ability to work remotely in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software applications for agriculture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and features.
• Write clean, maintainable code using modern languages and frameworks.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and UX.
• Participate in code reviews and improve development processes.

Skills

Java

Python

C#

JavaScript

Education

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

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Databases

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Remote Agricultural Software Developer to create innovative software solutions for the agricultural industry. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining applications that enhance farm management, data analytics, and operational efficiency. Working remotely, you will collaborate with product managers, designers, and agricultural experts to bring cutting‑edge technology to farmers and agribusinesses worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your software engineering skills to a critical sector, driving advancements in food production and sustainability from your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high‑quality software applications for the agricultural sector.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define software requirements and features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and user experience.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development processes and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Software Developer, with a portfolio showcasing relevant projects.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and database technologies.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to thrive in a remote , collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for stock options.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible scheduling.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects in the AgriTech space.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Access to continuous learning and professional development resources.