Data Farms

Job Opportunity - Full Stack Developer

Position Type: Full Time, Hybrid

Office Location: St. John’s, NL

Company Description

We empower growth, from the ground up. At Data Farms, our mission is simple: We help people grow food. Through a comprehensive data platform, we equip farmers with essential information to make informed decisions about nutrient and water management. Our precision agriculture IoT solutions employ sensors to monitor crops in real-time, addressing the evolving challenges in the agricultural sector caused by environmental shifts, economic pressures, political unrest worldwide, and ongoing effects of the pandemic.

Faced with rising costs and resource limitations, commercial farmers find a partner in Data Farms to achieve resource efficiency—lowering fuel and fertilizer expenses—while optimizing conditions to boost crop yields. In these unpredictable times, our customized alerts enable swift action to mitigate crop loss.

Data Farms presents a holistic data service, from hardware setup to delivering actionable insights directly to the farmer’s browser, ensuring farmers not only survive but thrive under challenging conditions.

What Sets Us Apart

Innovation at the Core: We thrive on pushing boundaries and exploring new frontiers in precision agriculture. Our commitment to innovation drives the development of groundbreaking solutions that redefine how farmers cultivate, manage, and harvest their crops.

Sustainability Champions: At Data Farms, sustainability is not just a goal; it’s a guiding principle. We integrate eco-friendly practices into our technology, promoting responsible agriculture that minimizes environmental impact and maximizes long-term resilience.

Collaborative Culture: We believe in the power of collaboration. Our team consists of diverse experts who bring unique perspectives to the table. We foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone’s voice is heard and valued.

Impact-Driven: Every line of code we write, every algorithm we develop, and every solution we implement is geared towards making a positive impact on the global agricultural landscape. We are committed to creating tools that empower farmers and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Join Us in Transforming Agriculture

If you are passionate about leveraging technology to shape the future of agriculture, Data Farms is the place for you. We are seeking talented individuals who share our vision and want to be part of a dynamic team that is making a real difference.

Current Opportunity - Full Stack Developer

We’re looking for a motivated Full Stack Developer to take a key role in building and enhancing our user-facing web application. The ideal candidate combines strong software development expertise with a solid understanding of AWS cloud services. Your work will directly contribute to smarter, more efficient farming by providing key data that reduces chemical inputs, conserves resources, and supports the global sustainability movement.

Responsibilities

  • Develop new features and enhancements for our web application, delivering high-quality, maintainable code.
  • Continuously improve the application based on customer feedback, bug reports, and performance insights.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams, including environmental scientists and agricultural experts, to build user-centric, impactful solutions.
  • Drive innovation by contributing fresh ideas, exploring new technologies, and improving development workflows.
  • Lead features from initial concept through to deployment, ensuring high standards of usability, scalability, and performance.

Who are we looking for?

  • Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Development or a related field.
  • Proven experience building and maintaining full-stack web applications using JavaScript, TypeScript, React JS, HTML5, and CSS3.
  • Strong background in designing and implementing RESTful and GraphQL APIs to power scalable front-end and backend communication.
  • Experience building serverless backend services using Python and AWS Lambda, with API Gateway, DynamoDB, and Cognito for secure, cloud-native architecture.
  • Familiarity with AWS Amplify for deployment, hosting, and CI/CD to streamline application delivery.
  • A strong commitment to safeguarding customer privacy, ensuring data security, and upholding data governance best practices.
  • Experience with mobile app development using React Native is a plus.
  • Skilled in designing clean, responsive, and accessible user interfaces with a strong emphasis on intuitive UI/UX.
  • Able to collaborate effectively using Git and GitHub, participating in code reviews and agile development processes.
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with a diverse team.
  • Organizational skills with an ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. 
  • A detail-oriented mindset with a drive to deliver high-quality, user-focused products.

Benefits

  • Engage with a mission-driven company that values sustainable and efficient farming practices.
  • A competitive salary.
  • A comprehensive benefits package that supports your health and well-being, including access to a primary care physician, mental health services, and fitness classes.
  • Professional development opportunities in a company at the forefront of agricultural technology.
  • A workplace culture that celebrates innovation, learning, and collective achievements.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to contribute to our mission and cultivate growth through technology please send applications to hello@datafarms.ca.