About the client
our client is a fast-growing, venture-backed innovator in the agtech industry, reimagining how technology can transform animal agriculture. With headquarters in the midwest and a distributed team across the u.s., they develop intelligent software and hardware solutions that improve animal welfare, operational efficiency, and sustainability on farms worldwide. Their mission-driven culture blends modern software engineering with a tangible impact on real-world agricultural challenges.
about the role
this is a hands-on junior backend engineer role focused on designing and building robust backend systems that support data-driven insights and operational excellence in animal care. You’ll work with a collaborative engineering team to scale cloud-based platforms, streamline data pipelines, and build apis that integrate with mobile and web applications used by farmers and field technicians.
the ideal candidate is a python developer who thrives in a startup environment—comfortable taking ownership of projects, collaborating across teams, and continuously learning new tools and technologies.
responsibilities
* design, build, and maintain backend services and apis using python
* support systems-level initiatives to improve scalability, observability, and resilience
* build and maintain data pipelines and integrations that power core products
* collaborate closely with software engineers, product managers, and customer-facing teams to deliver high-impact features
* contribute to the evolution of backend architecture and cloud infrastructure
requirements
* bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
* 1–3 years of experience as a software engineer
* strong experience developing backend systems in python
* solid understanding of infrastructure, systems design, and cloud-native tooling
* familiarity with sql and modern data tools
* proactive mindset and ability to take ownership of technical challenges
preferred experience
* experience with google cloud platform (gcp), bigquery, or dbt
* exposure to ai/ml, especially in production environments
* willingness to assist occasionally with internal it tasks (e.g., device setup, basic troubleshooting)
tech stack
* languages & tools: python, sql, dbt
* cloud: google cloud platform (bigquery, cloud functions, firebase, etc.)
* frontend: flutter (mobile), next.js (web)
benefits & why join
work with purpose: contribute to solutions that make a measurable difference in animal welfare and agricultural sustainability.
growth opportunity: join a small but rapidly expanding team where your ideas and code directly shape the company’s success.
collaborative culture: work alongside passionate engineers and product teams who value ownership, teamwork, and creativity.
flexible work options: hybrid role in cedar rapids, ia (3+ days/week in office) or fully remote, with two annual team-building trips to hq.
comprehensive benefits:
* medical, dental, and vision coverage
* 401(k) plan with company contribution
* paid time off and company holidays
* quarterly team retreats and professional development opportunities
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