Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Syngenta is a leading company in agriculture focused on innovative crop protection solutions. They are seeking a Full Stack Developer to design and develop digital tools and data workflows that enhance the efficiency of field scientists in managing trial data, ensuring the reliability of data capture applications, and providing technical support for workflow systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain internal digital data tools and web applications for the Crop Protection Field Development team, delivering reliable functionality that meets user needs
- Collaborate effectively with product, UX, data owners, and business stakeholders to define requirements, estimate effort, and deliver iteratively in an Agile manner
- Ensure operational stability by monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving end-to-end production issues (frontend, API, data, infrastructure) and communicating status/impacts to stakeholders
- Perform root-cause analysis and implement preventative improvements to reduce recurring incidents and improve performance, reliability, and maintainability
- Manage and maintain digital information systems supporting the team (web applications, team spaces, and technical documentation) to ensure accurate, current, and accessible information
- Support and enable the use of field data collection applications and other automated digital data capture solutions, partnering with users to drive adoption and effective use
- Implement and uphold secure development and operational practices (access control, data protection) in coordination with IT/security standards
Skills
- B.A./B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or an Associate's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience applying software tools
- 3+ years building and supporting production applications using Python (services/API) and a modern JavaScript/TypeScript frontend, covering end-to-end feature delivery, releases, and maintenance
- 3+ years hands-on experience with relational databases and SQL (querying, schema awareness)
- Experience deploying and operating applications in AWS (or equivalent cloud) with strong engineering practices: Git-based workflows (GitLab preferred), CI/CD, and secure coding
- Ability to design and implement maintainable software across backend and frontend components
- Strong capability to troubleshoot production issues end-to-end (frontend, API, data, infrastructure), perform root-cause analysis, and drive preventative improvements
- Strong stakeholder communication skills: translate requirements into technical work, explain tradeoffs, and provide clear status/risks
- Strong capability with relational databases: write and optimize SQL queries, understand schemas/relationships, and design data access that supports data quality, performance, and maintainability
- Familiarity with agricultural digital tools/field operations is a plus
Benefits
- A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
- Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
- 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
- Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.
Company Overview
Syngenta is an agriculture company provides products and solutions to help farmers achieve global food security for a growing population. It is a sub-organization of SINOCHEM GROUP. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Basel, Basel-Stadt, CHE, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.syngenta.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Syngenta has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.