Job Summary
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Overview of job
Based in New Zealand and expanded into the US, Hectre is a SaaS company that helps fruit growers and packers produce and market more quality fruit, with less environmental impact. Formed in 2016, we are now a world-leading fruit tech company and our products are being used in 11 countries.
After recently raising $3.5mil, we are expanding further, have an ambitious development plan and we're looking for talents like you to join us as we turn that plan into reality. Join us as a Senior Python Backend Engineer to work in our R&D Team to build and maintain the backend of Spectre, our Computer Vision-powered product that provides 95%++ accuracy for fruit size and color. You'll be expected to
- Write robust and quality code in Python
- Take ownership of your own projects and build (mostly) new product features
- With the support of other members
- Deploy Backend Flask APIs, serverless microservices using AWS native cloud services
- Worker flows and algorithm applying Machine Learning model
- Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of your work
- Guide and mentor other members of the development team
- Share your ideas and participate in group discussions
- Assist with our customer's inquiries and problems
Job Requirement
- Great communication in English (verbal and written)
- Has 3+ years of strong Python programming experience using best backend pattern practices
- Experience in using test fixtures, test cases, and test suites with unit-test frameworks such as Pytest, and Unittest in commercial projects
- Experience in Docker, Python virtual env, and deploying container life cycle provisioning with ECS/Kubernetes
- You are not a DB admin but you have enough experience with SQL and databases to use them in your work
- Git has no secret for you
- You believe in creating robust processes to minimize downtime and rework
- You are independent and take responsibility for the quality of your code
- You are eager to learn new things with enthusiasm
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team: you know how to communicate, how to push back, how to share your opinion, and follow through on your commitments
Nice to have - Experiences in training/deployment SSD, Mask R-CNN, Object tracking, Computer vision
- Python Flask API, ORM SQLAlchemy, Pytest
- Familiarity with CI/CD
- AWS Cloud services and development
- Know loads about horticulture or the horticulture industry
- Experience working in a diverse and international team
Languages
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English
Speaking: Intermediate - Reading: Intermediate - Writing: Intermediate
Technical Skill
- Python
- Pytest
- Docker
- Git
- Kubernetes
COMPETENCES
- Communication Skills
- Working Independently
- Responsible
- Teamwork
- Willing to learn
BUSINESS PROFILE
Hectre is a SaaS company empowering orchard management.
We are a Global award-winning agritech SaaS company.
Based in New Zealand and expanded into the US, Hectre is a SaaS company that helps fruit growers and packers produce and market more quality fruit, with less environmental impact.
Formed in 2016, we are now a world leading fruit tech company and our products are being used in 11 countries.
Our mission is to empower fruit growers and packers with the world's simplest orchard technologies and we were recently named winners in the 2021 AgTech Breakthrough Awards. We have 02 core products:
(1) An orchard management software platform that helps growers digitize their orchards, moving paper-based data collection to the cloud, bringing together all orchard management activities into one place
(2) An AI-powered QC and fruit sizing solution that provides valuable early fruit sizing insights for packhouses, reducing costs and waste, while increasing revenues
We are known for our clever technologies, our fast-paced innovation cycle, and our talented team.
After recently raising $3.5mil, we are expanding further, have an ambitious development plan and we're looking for talent to join us as we turn that plan into reality.
If you like what you hear and want to learn more, contact us.