Junior Software Engineer (Backend - Python) (Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza)

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 role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining backend services that power the company’s core products, while supporting systems-level initiatives for scalability, observability, and resilience.

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

• 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.
• Versatile 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