Company Overview Our client is a startup revolutionizing the agricultural industry by providing cutting-edge AI-driven risk management solutions for specialty crop growers (fruits, vegetables and tree nuts). Their mission is to protect farmers from unforeseen risks in an increasingly volatile climate. As an AI company at their core, they're dedicated to simplifying risk management through innovative technology and data-driven insights. Position Overview We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Data & Cloud to join our client as a key member of their core infrastructure team. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in shaping their backend and data systems, building the microservices and data pipelines that fuel their AI-driven applications. You'll collaborate closely with their Web and AI engineers to build resilient infrastructure that scales with us, ensuring security, compliance, and performance. Responsibilities Data Engineering Build and maintain data engineering processes and data pipelines, ensuring data is accessible, accurate, and secure (DataBricks) Optimize and monitor data pipelines' performance, with attention to query efficiency and data integrity Collaborate with the data science team on MLOps practices and model deployment Infrastructure and Backend Development Drive backend development (Python) for the cloud-native web application, ensuring reliable and high-performance services. Design, implement, and manage scalable AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines to optimize development workflows and accelerate release cycles. Requirements Level of English: Fluent 5+ years of experience in software engineering with Python Proficient in databases, SQL, and data platforms like Databricks Experienced in building data pipelines and data versioning Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and monitoring and logging tools Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly AWS and its managed services Solid understanding of networking, security, and compliance within cloud environments Passionate about data Preferred Qualifications Data analysis and research Experience with SOC2 compliance Experience with MLOps tools and practices US Crop Insurance knowledge, or agriculture / insurance domains experience Technical Stack: Cloud: AWS (EC2, Lambda, ELB, RDS, Beanstalk, Bedrock, etc), Terraform, Kubernetes Database Systems: Databrick, SQL/NoSQL/Vectorstores Require Programming Languages: Python, Spark The offer: Full time (40 hours a week) Hourly rate: $25.00 USD Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary and other options that reward your expertise and dedication. Flexible Work Environment : Enjoy the convenience of remote-first work with flexible working hours opportunities Collaborative Spirit : Join a team of passionate innovators who are as excited about technology as they are about agriculture. Continuous Learning: Take advantage of professional development and learning opportunities to stay at the cutting edge of technology. Make a Real Impact: Your work will directly contribute to revolutionizing agricultural risk management, helping farmers navigate climate challenges. Looking forward to seeing your applications!