Remote Agricultural Software Developer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible working hours

Professional development resources

International team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Agricultural Software Developer to design and build advanced software for farm management, data analytics, and precision agriculture. You will work with an international team to deliver scalable solutions across global operations.

The role requires a CS/SE degree, proven software development experience, and skills in Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript, plus cloud and database know-how. Fully remote with flexible hours and strong development resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or related field.
• Proven software development experience with a portfolio of apps.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software for AgTech solutions.
• Implement data collection, analysis, visualization, and farm management features.
• Collaborate with product managers to define requirements and specs.
• Write clean, documented code and participate in reviews, testing and deployment.

Skills

Python

Java

C#

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

SQL

NoSQL

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Remote Agricultural Software Developer to contribute to the development of cutting-edge agricultural technology solutions, supporting operations globally, including their presence in Vereeniging, Gauteng . This role involves designing, coding, testing, and deploying software applications that enhance farm management, precision agriculture, and data analytics. You will work collaboratively with a remote team of engineers, product managers, and agricultural experts to create user-friendly and efficient software that addresses the evolving needs of modern farming. This is an ideal opportunity for a skilled developer passionate about applying technology to solve real-world agricultural challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable software applications for agricultural use.
• Implement features for data collection, analysis, visualization, and farm management tools.
• Collaborate with product managers to define software requirements and specifications.
• Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code, adhering to software development best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Software Developer with a strong portfolio of developed applications.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript.
• Experience with database technologies (SQL/NoSQL) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• A strong interest in or experience with agricultural technology (AgTech) is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to work on innovative projects shaping the future of agriculture.
• Access to professional development resources and advanced software tools.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking international team environment.
• Flexible working hours that promote work-life balance.