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ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regularly evaluate the existing Data/API features to identify areas for enhancement.
• Implement performance optimization strategies to ensure the Data/API operates efficiently.
• Stay up to date with new technologies and industry best practices to incorporate in the Data/API.
• Collaborate with different teams, such as front-end developers, database administrators, and product managers, to integrate Data/API components.
• Ensure seamless communication and understanding across cross-functional teams to facilitate effective integration.
• Assist in the planning and architectural decision-making processes.
• Engage in building and managing technical solutions that align with organizational standards and processes.
• Follow the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) protocols to deliver high-quality software.
• Verify that both functional(what the system should do) and non-functional (how the system should perform) requirements are well-defined and understood.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for the software, including design specifications, test cases, and user guides.
• Engage in peer code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards.
• Validate that the design documentation and test coverage are adequate for the requirements and use-cases.
• Oversee the implementation of new features and manage any changes to existing functionalities.
• Address technical incidents and problems in a timely manner, adhering to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and support principles.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 10 years of API development experience (depending on programmer level).
• Experience with Agricultural Technology (AgTech), geoprocessing, and Geographic Information System (GIS) frameworks, indicating an understanding of the specialized tools and methods used in the agricultural domain for data processing and spatial analysis.
• Extensive knowledge of .NET and Web UI/Java Script Frameworks.
• Possess strong database development skills within SQL (SQL Server).
• Experience with GIS/AGTECH/geoprocessing.
• Possess knowledge and experience with integration architecture patterns, standards, frameworks, or tools.
• The position requires practical experience in designing and implementing security protocols and patterns to ensure robust protection of systems and data.
• Solid understanding and hands-on experience in designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining public facing, high performing and scalable enterprise web services and APIs.
• Strong knowledge / experience is required in SOA, WCF, Web Services (SOAP, REST, XML, JSON) and various transport and security protocols.
• Possess work experience with application development tools (e.g., GIT, Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, etc.)
• The candidate must have experience with Test Driven Design, including a proven track record of converting requirements into use-cases and subsequently into unit and functional test cases.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• The candidate must be able to work a hybrid schedule (3 days per week in the office)