2013-07-22

Location:
URL: http://www.agflow.com

Description:

You are a talented software engineer seeking to work in a company set to impact the world? If yes, this job post is for you.

AgFlow is a seed-funded company that rethinks agricultural market intelligence online. Our goal is to become the prime location to access, navigate, manage and collaborate around agricultural market data. Our team comprises young, dynamic and multi-cultural entrepreneurs together with experts in agricultural markets.

Were looking for an awesome back-end developer to join us to build our software development infrastructure.

This unique opportunity gives you the chance to:

Use innovative technologies to make a big difference to an industry

Join a company with high growth potential at an early stage, with rising responsibilities as we grow.

Work in an expanding, agile young team with real drive, but down to earth and fun to work with

Act as force multipliers, enabling our feature team to move fast without breaking things, during a critical phase of our startups life.

1. Responsibilities

Build and take ownership of a continuous integration and deployment system

Build the infrastructure to turn source codes into great product features

Build back-end software that is well-modularized and maintainable

Research and integrate new technology into our stack. Ensure that technology standards and best practices are maintained

2.1 Hard Skills

Proven track record in setting up CI systems

Strong programming background, experience with Python and Go

Mastery of Linux and basic system administration

Excellent command of database technologies and data-caching

Experience with Ansible, Redis & EC2 API

Performance analysis and optimization experience

Experience with Agile Development Principles

BS, MS in Computer Science or work experience equivalent.

2.2 Soft Skills

Pragmatic mindset, Strong teamplayer (Git workflow), Open-Source devotee

Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced startup environment

Excellent communication skills, able to work well with a smart, passionate and growing team

High degree of personal motivation and ability to self-manage

Excellent reliability, dependability and trustworthiness

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Ready, able and willing to make the company the major focus of your life

3. Nice to have

PyPy, JuJu

lambda f: (lambda a: a(a))(lambda b: f(lambda *args: b(b)(*args)))

Understanding of concepts such as profiling/optimization, common data structures and algorithms

Math and machine learning

Startup Experience

Salary: competitive

Send your resume with a sample of your work to s@agflow.com

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