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Reimagining what's possible for food and agriculture
The Role
Full-stack engineer responsible for designing, building, testing, and maintaining scalable web and mobile applications using JavaScript/TypeScript, React/React Native, and Node.js. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, integrates AI/LLM capabilities, ensures API and database reliability, contributes to CI/CD and cloud-native deployments, and participates in code reviews and incident resolution.
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Job Purpose and Impact
Key Accountabilities
Qualifications
- The Software Engineer - Ag & Trade will design, develop, and maintain scalable, high quality software applications that support Cargill's Ag & Trade business. The ideal candidate is a hands-on Full Stack Engineer with strong expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, React or React Native, modern backend technologies (Node.js or equivalent), and a passion for building enterprise-grade applications. This role partners closely with Product Managers, Architects, UX Designers, QA Engineers, and fellow Software Engineers to deliver secure, reliable, and performant software solutions. The engineer will leverage modern engineering practices, AI-assisted development tools, and cloud-native technologies to accelerate delivery while maintaining high engineering standards. The role also actively participates in technical design discussions, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Accountabilities
- SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software applications using JavaScript/TypeScript for backend and frontend development. Build clean, reusable, maintainable, and well-tested code following software engineering best practices.
FULL STACK APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
Develop end-to-end web and mobile applications using React or React Native, backend APIs, database integrations, and modern UI frameworks to deliver intuitive user experiences. Design and develop secure RESTful APIs, backend services, authentication mechanisms, and data access layers while ensuring application scalability and performance.
AI-ENABLED ENGINEERING
Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, Claude, Amazon Q, or similar tools to improve engineering productivity. Experience integrating LLM APIs or AI-powered capabilities into applications is desirable.
COLLABORATION
Collaborate with Product Managers, Business Analysts, UX Designers, QA Engineers, Architects, and cross-functional engineering teams to understand business requirements and deliver scalable software solutions. Participate in sprint planning, technical discussions, estimation, backlog refinement, and Agile ceremonies.
TESTING & QUALITY
Develop unit tests, integration tests, and participate in peer code reviews to ensure software quality, maintainability, reliability, and performance. Follow secure coding standards and engineering best practices.
CLOUD & DEVOPS (Preferred) Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native application deployments using technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, Azure, AWS, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT Identify opportunities to improve software architecture, engineering standards, automation, developer productivity, and application performance. Adopt AI-assisted engineering workflows and modern software development practices. TECHNICAL SUPPORT Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and resolve application issues while ensuring minimal business disruption.
Qualifications
- Required Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).• 3-5 years of professional software development experience.• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on Full Stack development experience.• Experience developing production-grade web or mobile applications (not academic or personal projects).• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript.• Experience developing applications using React or React Native.• Experience developing backend services using Node.js or equivalent backend technologies.• Strong understanding of REST API development.• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, or equivalent.• Strong knowledge of Git and modern software engineering practices.• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, software design principles, and data structures.
Preferred Qualifications • Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.• Experience with GraphQL or Microservices.• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, Claude, Amazon Q, etc.).• Experience integrating OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, or other LLM APIs. • Python development experience (Good to Have, not mandatory).• Exposure to Agriculture, Commodity Trading, Supply Chain, or Enterprise Product Development.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 3-5 years of professional software development experience.
- Minimum 2+ years of hands-on Full Stack development experience.
- Experience developing production-grade web or mobile applications.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Experience developing applications using React or React Native.
- Experience developing backend services using Node.js or equivalent backend technologies.
- Strong understanding of REST API development.
- Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of Git and modern software engineering practices.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, software design principles, and data structures.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with GraphQL or Microservices.
- Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, Claude, Amazon Q, etc.).
- Experience integrating OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, or other LLM APIs.
- Python development experience.
- Exposure to Agriculture, Commodity Trading, Supply Chain, or Enterprise Product Development.
- Experience contributing to CI/CD and cloud-native deployments using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.
What the Team is Saying
Gaby
Data Engineering Lead
Landon
North America Service Assurance Manager
Navita
Software Engineering Senior Supervisor
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William Orgertrice
Data Engineer
Kayode D.
Principal Data Engineer
Patricia
Supply Chain Learning & Development and Digital Support Lead
Heather W.
Software Engineer
Kristen K.
Factory of the Future Digital Product Manager
Shrey B.
Senior Software Engineer
Madhuri P.
Senior Data Scientist
William Orgertrice
Data Engineer — Data Function, Platforms and Product Engineering
Navita S.
Software Engineering Senior Supervisor
Heather W.
Software Engineer
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Cargill Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as robust, with multiple medical plan options (including HSA/HRA pathways) plus dental, vision, and mental‑health supports such as a 24/7 EAP and Lyra. Wellness incentives, health advocacy, and group‑rate voluntary protections further round out the offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs combine a 401(k) with company contributions and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, with some materials also noting an employer‑funded retirement account based on age and service. This multi‑layered design emphasizes long‑term savings and ownership participation.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid family leave for the delivering parent is outlined at up to 12 weeks fully paid when combining salary continuation and leave programs, alongside bonding and caregiver leave structures. Family resources such as adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, Bright Horizons childcare support, and Milk Stork are also available.
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The Company
What We Do
We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials— from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to flooring. By providing customers with products that are vital for living, we help businesses grow, communities prosper and consumers live well in their daily lives.
Why Work With Us
The decision to join Cargill can open the door to a world of possibility. As part of our Digital, Technology & Data team, you’ll get to be part of a large and diverse group full of unique perspectives united by a common, higher purpose while building a rewarding career full of opportunity, growth and the satisfaction of knowing your work matters.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Typical time on-site:
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