Current Opportunities

Software Engineer   

Job Summary: 

Job Title: Software Engineer   

Location: Ashburton, Vic, Australia 

Position Type: Full-time (minimum of 3 days a week in office) 

Reporting To: Head of Development 

Job Summary 

Sapien Technology is an Australian Ag-Tech company dedicated to developing innovative information systems that enhance the productivity and sustainability of agriculture. We are expanding our development team for KoolSoftware — our individual animal management system that helps clients make more informed decisions across the supply chain. 

We’re looking for a Software Engineer with at least 3 years of experience as a full-stack developer and a solid understanding of CI/CD processes. In this role, you’ll contribute to building responsive, scalable web applications, maintain high code quality through unit testing, and support continuous integration and delivery pipelines. 

 Collaboration & Communication: 

  • Collaborate UI/UX designers to transform design prototypes into high-quality code. 

  • Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and team discussions to foster a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing. 

  • Communicate effectively with product managers and stakeholders to understand requirements and project goals. 

  • Provide any necessary 3rd Level support on Sapien products 

  • Assist all parts of the business where necessary within the areas of your technical expertise. 

Skills, Technical Requirements: 

  • 3 years of professional experience in full-stack development. 

  • Strong proficiency in front-end frameworks and technologies including JavaScript, jQuery, CSS and HTML. React experience an advantage. 

  • Back-end experience using .NET, restful APIs and database systems (SQL and SQL lite) 

  • Comfortable with version control (Git and Azure DevOps) 

  • Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, including unit tests and automated tests 

  • Experience with basic DevOps concepts (CI/CD pipelines, Azure DevOps). 

  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. 

  • Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team. 

  • Well versed in Agile development methodology 

Please submit your CV and cover letter to careers@sapien.com.au. Applications close 10th Sept 2025

Job Title: Data Scientist – Agriculture & Livestock Focus

Location: Melbourne

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: Mid-Level (2+ Years)

Job Summary

We are looking for a data-driven professional with a passion for agriculture and livestock to join our team as a Data Scientist. With at least two years of experience in data science and strong proficiency in Power BI, you will play a key role in transforming agricultural data into actionable insights that support operational efficiency, sustainability, and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze agricultural and livestock data to uncover trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.

  • Design and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI to support farm management, production tracking, and resource optimization.

  • Collaborate with agronomists, veterinarians, and farm managers to understand data needs and deliver tailored insights.

  • Develop predictive models to forecast yields, animal health outcomes, and supply chain performance.

  • Clean, transform, and validate data from diverse sources including IoT sensors, farm management systems, and external datasets.

  • Present findings to stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.

  • Contribute to the development of data standards and best practices within the agricultural domain.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Agriculture, Animal Science, Statistics, or a related field.

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a data science or analytics role.

  • Strong proficiency in Power BI, including DAX, Power Query, and dashboard development.

  • Experience with Python or R for data analysis and modeling.

  • Solid understanding of SQL and relational databases.

  • Familiarity with agricultural or livestock production systems and terminology.

  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with agricultural datasets or livestock health/performance data.

  • Knowledge of GIS tools or spatial data analysis.

  • Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and data integration tools.

  • Understanding of sustainability metrics and environmental data in agriculture.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits.

  • Opportunity to work at the intersection of data science and agriculture.

  • Supportive and collaborative team environment.

  • Flexible work arrangements and professional development opportunities.

Please submit your CV and cover letter to careers@sapien.com.au. Applications close 10th Sept 2025