Software Engineer I

Job Title: Software Engineer I
Department: Engineering
Report to : Engineering Manager
Location :Bangalore 

About Digital Green

Digital Green is a pioneer global not for profit organization, utilizing digital platforms and community-driven approaches to amplify the voices of smallholder farmers and improve their livelihoods. Our mission is to create a world where farmers use technology and data to build prosperous communities.  By harnessing the power of technology, we facilitate knowledge sharing, capacity building, and market linkages, enabling farmers to adopt sustainable agricultural practices and increase their productivity and income. 

We are dedicated to transforming the lives of under-served smallholder farmers worldwide through innovative technology solutions. Backed by leading philanthropic organizations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), Walmart Foundation, USAID, and UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UKFCDO), we are committed to leveraging data and technology to empower smallholder farmers and strengthen agricultural extension systems.

Description

Digital Green is looking for a Software Engineer to join our growing technology team. The Software engineer will be involved in the development of robust and innovative systems for the benefit of rural communities. This is a terrific opportunity to develop leading-edge technologies and be at the forefront of innovation to bridge the rural information gap. As a key member of the technology team, the position will play a key role in all aspects of software development. The position would be responsible for designing, coding, and building scalable solutions and exciting products while getting exposure to the rural landscape and contributing towards Digital Green’s mission to integrate innovative technology with global development efforts to improve human well-being

Technology at Digital Green

We are a multidisciplinary team that unites Front and Back end engineering with data, human centered design, Technology and product management.

We emphasize on rapid prototyping and piloting in close collaboration with our program teams to figure out what actually works and then figure out how to engineer solutions that work reliably and at scale in challenging environments with sporadic connectivity and emerging technology literacy, etc. We release our code for others to contribute and benefit. We are Empathetic and inclusive in our design that enables those most in need to capitalize on the promise of new technologies

Responsibilities

• Develop tools and applications by producing clean, efficient code
• Provide emphasis on writing secure, maintainable and performant code
• Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to fix and improve products
• Write unit test, review and debug code
• Utilize agile development methodologies to deliver high-quality software
• Document steps of software / application development and maintenance process in prescribed formats

Qualifications

• Graduate or Post Graduate in Computer Science or equivalent from a reputed university
• 1-2 years of experience in software development – preferably in open source technologies

Skills and Competencies

• Working experience in one or more of the following languages: Python / Java/  Django
• Good knowledge of SQL and relational database design and implementation
• Knowledge of NoSQL database design and implementation
• Knowledge of building & using REST APIs
• Experience working in Unix / Linux environments
• Sound knowledge OOP and software design concepts
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Compensation and Application Process: 

Digital Green is a great place to work and prides itself on a competitive and comprehensive  compensation and benefits package. Digital Green  is proud to be an equal opportunity  employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard  to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any  other characteristic protected by law. Please send your application along with an updated CV and a cover letter explaining your  suitability for the position. All completed applications should be applied  through -

Join us at Digital Green and leverage your expertise in AI to transform agricultural practices and improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers worldwide.