Farmerline is dedicated to reimagining how the world thinks about and invests in the livelihoods of small-scale farmers. Our mission is to create lasting profits for farmers everywhere. We approach challenges with bold and systemic thinking while maintaining a lean and agile operation.

Farmerline was founded in 2013 and has been a fast-growing Agtech company in Africa. The company has raised over $20 million since incorporation. Farmerline’s digital marketplace combines logistics, field agents, farm resources, and agribusiness partnerships to support African farmers. We have reached 1.7M farmers by deploying our tools and services through 3,000+ partners across 48 countries.

Impact assessments show that we increase yield by ~2X and a $306 increase in net income on average. Our technology platform Mergdata is licensed or white-labeled to development partners, global food traders, and governments who use its customizable tools to improve the lives of farmers around the world

We foster a learning organization where you will have the opportunity to apply your ideas and creativity to solve problems daily. If you are drawn to a dynamic, collaborative culture, set high standards, and tackle challenges with determination and to make a positive impact on millions of lives, Farmerline is the perfect environment for you to thrive.

Role Overview

The Software Engineer (Full Stack Developer) will take part in the development and implementation of functional web applications throughout the software development life cycle and offer excellent technical support. The engineer shall be a team player with a keen eye for details and possess exceptional problem-solving and debugging skills. Experience in Agile frameworks and working knowledge in relevant coding languages are essential. The goal will be to build efficient programs and systems that serve user needs.

Responsibilities

Support the entire application lifecycle (concept, design, test, release and support)
Produce fully functional web applications writing clean code
Gather specific requirements and suggest solutions
Write unit and UI tests to identify malfunctions
Troubleshoot and debug to optimize performance
Design interfaces to improve user experience
Liaise with Product development team to plan new features
Ensure new and legacy applications meet quality standards
Research and suggest new web products, applications and protocols
Stay up-to-date with new technology trends
Collaborating with web developers to build stable APIs

Document user requirements, and specifications
Follow and implement effective security and data protection practices
Mentor and help more junior engineers

Required Qualifications

Proven working experience as a web developer
BSc. / MSc. in Computer Science or Engineering and any other related field.
3+ years of experience in software development
Hands-on experience in designing and building interactive web applications
Strong experience in working with REST APIs
Experience with version control systems
Familiarity with OOP design principles
Experience with test-driven development
Excellent analytical skills with a good problem-solving attitude
Ability to document requirements and specifications
Good communication skills
Strong technical background in PHP(Laravel), NodeJS, ReactJS, Relational and/or non-relational Databases.

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