Applied Innovation Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Nebraska.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, test, and implement bespoke business applications, APIs, and integrations.

• Collaborate directly with CVA employees, on-site personnel, and growers to identify challenges and convert them into functional software solutions.

• Take ownership of features from inception to deployment and ongoing support.

• Deploy and release software; oversee production applications; troubleshoot and resolve production issues.

• Integrate applications with CVA's ERP, Microsoft 365, cloud services, vendor APIs, and various data sources.

• Leverage AI-assisted development and review automatically generated code, tests, and configurations.

• Create and maintain technical documentation and runbooks.

• Assist the Applied Innovation Analyst in developing support materials.

• Engage in code reviews and maintain standards for version control, testing, and release management.

• Provide initial support for developed applications and escalate any infrastructure, identity, and security issues.

• Contribute to technical decision-making and assess and recommend tools, platforms, and methodologies.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• No direct supervisory responsibilities unless specifically designated.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of three years of experience in building and supporting business software in a professional setting.

• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language and application framework, such as TypeScript/JavaScript with React or Next.js, C#, or Python.

• Knowledge of relational databases and SQL, including schema design, query writing, and troubleshooting with real data.

• Understanding of cloud fundamentals, including application deployment and hosting, authentication, secrets management, logging, and monitoring using AWS and/or Microsoft Azure.

• Experience with system and data integration via APIs and file interfaces.

• Excellent troubleshooting skills, including the ability to reproduce issues, identify root causes, and resolve them.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially with non-technical stakeholders.

• A bachelor's degree in a technology-related field is preferred.

• Familiarity with AI-assisted development is preferred; enthusiastic engineers willing to learn will also be considered.

• Experience with ERP systems or other record-keeping systems is preferred.

• Experience in mobile or field-facing applications is preferred.

• Background in agriculture, commodities, logistics, or cooperatives is preferred.

• Capability to sit and stand for extended periods.

• Dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and mouse effectively.

• Ability to occasionally lift and transport computer equipment and peripherals.

• Willingness to provide occasional after-hours support.

• Employment is contingent upon agreement to confidentiality, intellectual property, and non-disclosure agreements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Occasional after-hours work may be required for deployments and production issues.

• Option for remote work available.

• Periodic travel to Central Valley Ag locations for observing supported work and attending team meetings.