Sr Software Engineer

As a team of scientists, farmers, and entrepreneurs, we are on a mission to revolutionise agriculture and address climate change. Through our cutting-edge microbial technology, we are enhancing soil health, boosting crop yields, and sequestering carbon to create a sustainable future for farming. We are committed to empowering farmers and promoting regenerative practices that benefit both the environment and their bottom line.

As a fast-growing agricultural startup, Loam offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation and passion thrive. We embrace diversity and believe that our collective expertise and shared commitment can make a significant impact on the global agricultural landscape.

PLEASE NOTE - At this time we are only considering candidates with Full Working Rights within Australia without the need of a company sponsorship.

About the Role

You'll be applying your technical skills to help Loam Bio turn the world's croplands into giant carbon sinks. Our technology builds stable carbon in cropping soils, enabling farmers to improve the health of their soil and access new revenue streams.

Reporting to the Product Manager: Data and Internal Tools, you will be a core member of the team who are responsible for software and data at Loam Bio. We support a diverse range of teams and topics:

• Scientists developing new products in the lab
• Field teams running trials in greenhouses and the field
• Commercial teams delivering carbon projects with growers
• Sales and marketing teams helping growers engage with us

Day to day we work with many different technologies and platforms and you'll have frequent opportunities to grow your skills across engineering, data and cloud. You'll contribute to the design and development of greenfield systems, while maintaining and scaling what currently exists.

We have a fantastic team of kind, talented and motivated people. Being a startup, there's still a huge amount we need to build and you'd be joining us on the journey.

Location: Remote , Sydney Office, Orange Office

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports to: Product Manager: Data and Internal Tools

Responsibility

Outcome

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Independently deliver large features and components, using code that is clear, concise, tested and easily understood by others.

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Improve product development cycles with higher quality, more reliable software.

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Lead architectural decisions that shape what and how we build.

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Ensure Loam software scalability, long-term stability, and ability to adapt to future business needs, reducing tech debt.

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Collaborate with the product manager to define feature requirements. Translate these into deliverables, including wireframes / UX flows, and task specifications.

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Translate product vision into clear, deliverables that enhance user experience, streamline development, and accelerate time to market.

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Drive continuous improvements in our development practices and tooling.

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Increase developer productivity, accelerate release cycles, and enhance overall team efficiency and quality.

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Mentor and guide team members and colleagues, helping them grow.

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Builds a stronger, more capable team, improves retention, and fosters a culture of knowledge sharing and future leadership.

Other duties as may be assigned (to be less than 10% of your job scope)

• Keep up to date with new technologies, sharing this knowledge with the team.
• Proactively fix technical debt, keeping our code clean and maintainable.

Knowledge, skills, abilities [tangible or intangible]

Essential

• You care about the business value and user experience of what you are developing, as well as the technical aspects.
• Solid understanding of software design principles and architectures.
• Experience in TypeScript, Python or similar programming languages.
• Developed web apps using React frameworks like React Router,
• Some experience in data engineering, building data platforms or analytical systems
• You have designed, deployed and operated production databases.

Desirable

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with infrastructure as code.
• Experience in product engineering
• Previous startup experience, particularly in the climate tech space.
• Previous experience in agriculture or biotechnology.

How This Role Supports Loam's Mission

This role is critical in driving Loam's mission by directly shaping our customers' digital experiences. By developing and refining our digital products, this role ensures seamless and engaging interactions. Simultaneously, they empower our operational teams with robust systems and tools, accelerating efficiency and productivity. Importantly, they contribute to the foundational Loam technology platform, enabling us to scale rapidly and effectively. This platform, bolstered by their work, automates complex processes and data management, which is critical in maintaining our agility and achieving our business objectives.

Benefits

• Personal Learning Budget: Support for professional development and continuous growth.
• Flexible Work Environment: Options for remote work to support work-life balance.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to global efforts in environmental sustainability and agriculture.
• Training and Development: Access to a personal development plan with ongoing training opportunities.

Why You Should Join Us

At Loam, we're tackling some of the most pressing challenges of our time with a passionate team dedicated to making a real difference. If you're eager to apply your skills to a mission that truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Loam Bio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic.