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Join One Acre Fund as a Software Engineer and impact millions of African farmers through advanced technical solutions.
Overview
Salary
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Location
Global Remote
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
One Acre Fund, established in 2006, empowers 5.5 million smallholder farmers across nine African countries with the necessary tools to increase farm productivity. We supply high-quality farm products, offer accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and more, boosting farmer income by over 35%.
Role Summary
- Develop and maintain the core Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform, Odoo.
- Manage operations such as registering farmers, optimizing logistics, tracking inventory, and processing mobile payments.
Role Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of autonomous development experience.
- Hands-on experience in Odoo ERP development.
- Proficiency in Python, PostgreSQL, XML/QWeb, OWL, and JavaScript.
- Familiarity with database engines like Postgres, MongoDB, Couchbase.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks and continuous integration.
- Preferred experience working in Agile environments.
- Eligibility for citizens or permanent residents of Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Application Process Details
- The offered position includes health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits.
- Career growth and development are assured through regular feedback, mentorship, and training programs.
One Acre Fund, founded in 2006, equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to enhance farm productivity across nine countries in Africa, home to two-thirds of the continent's farmers. We provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a range of other agricultural services. Our model typically boosts farmer income and assets on supported land by over 35%, enhancing their resilience. Our team comprises over 9,000 full-time staff from diverse backgrounds.
The role: As a Software Engineer on the Retail & Sales Team, you will be instrumental in developing and maintaining our core Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform, Odoo. This system is crucial for managing operations such as registering farmers, optimizing logistics, tracking inventory, and processing mobile payments across multiple countries.
Job requirements: Candidates should have at least 3 years of development experience with autonomy and hands-on experience in Odoo ERP development, including proficiency in Python, PostgreSQL, XML/QWeb, OWL, and JavaScript. Familiarity with database engines like Postgres, MongoDB, Couchbase, automated testing frameworks, and continuous integration is essential. Experience working in Agile environments is preferred.
Benefits: The position offers health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits. Career growth and development are supported with regular feedback, mentorship, and training programs.
Eligibility: Open only to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are integral to our mission. We strive to create a culture where all staff feel valued, represented, and connected, enabling them to thrive professionally and make a significant impact on the farmers we serve.
