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Software Engineer - POSITION VACANT

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 livestock supply chain.

 As a Software Engineer at Sapien, you will be an active member of a multidisciplinary, empowered product team, contributing to the design, implementation, and maintenance of high‑quality software products, cloud services, and modern delivery pipelines.

 Role Overview

We are seeking a Software Engineer with 3+ years of full‑stack development experience, strong software engineering fundamentals, and an understanding of modern DevOps and CI/CD practices. You will work across our front‑end, back‑end, API, and cloud platforms, collaborate closely with product and design teams, and contribute to both discovery and delivery phases of the SDLC.

 This role requires a commitment to code quality, continuous improvement, effective communication, and a willingness to support the broader business when required.

 Key Responsibilities

Software Design & Development

·       Design, implement and maintain Sapien’s software products and services.

·       Develop responsive, scalable, and maintainable web applications.

·       Build and maintain high‑availability APIs and cloud‑native/serverless platforms.

·       Write clean, well‑documented code, including unit tests and automated tests.

·       Help implement instrumentation, observability, and analytics across systems.

Engineering & Delivery Practices

·       Collaborate with UI/UX designers to convert prototypes into functional front‑end components.

·       Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge‑sharing activities.

·       Contribute to the design and automation of CI/CD pipelines.

·       Adhere to and help evolve Sapien’s technology standards.

·       Work across both Discovery and Delivery phases of the SDLC.

Collaboration & Communication

·       Work closely with product, design, and business stakeholders to explore solutions to new product opportunities.

·       Communicate technical concepts effectively to non‑technical audiences.

·       Participate in team discussions, estimation sessions, and architectural planning.

·       Provide 3rd level support on Sapien products when required.

·       Assist other parts of the business where relevant to your technical expertise.

Continuous Improvement

·       Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry developments.

·       Support the team in continuous improvement initiatives.

·       Ensure technology choices align with Sapien’s product and business strategies.

·       Contribute to documentation of standards, guidelines, and technical systems.

 Required Skills & Experience

·       Minimum 3 years of professional full‑stack development experience.

·       Strong front‑end skills: JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, HTML (React experience advantageous).

·       Back‑end experience with .NET, .NET Core, .NET Framework, RESTful APIs.

·       Database experience with SQL (schema, stored procedures) and SQLite.

·       Comfortable using Git and Azure DevOps.

·       Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps concepts.

·       Strong problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail.

·       Strong communication skills and proven ability to work collaboratively.

·       Experience working in Agile teams and participating in modern delivery practices.

  Desirable (Optional) Skills

·       Experience with React or Xamarin MAUI.

·       Experience working with cloud‑native or serverless architectures.

·       Exposure to analytics, observability, or instrumentation frameworks.

Adaptability & Growth

The Software Engineer is expected to adapt as the business evolves, including taking on new areas of responsibility or letting go of others as our products and processes mature.                                                      

Please submit your CV and cover letter to careers@sapien.com.au. Applications close 20th Feb 2026.

Job Title: Data Scientist – Agriculture & Livestock Focus - POSITION FILLED 

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