Sr Software Engineer - Ag Trading

Short Description

• Hiring manager: Jenn Jereczek
• Internal apply by date: 8/7/2026
• This position is posted internally and externally.
• This position is located in Wayzata, MN.
• If selected for an interview, you will be required to send copies of your past two performance reviews to the hiring manager.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Sr Software Engineer will develop and maintain software applications and systems at the intersection of agricultural technology and sustainability, supporting Cargill's programs that help farmers enroll in and participate in sustainable farming initiatives. With minimal supervision, this job collaborates with cross functional teams to define, design and implement new software features to meet user needs and business goals, and upgrade existing software to improve performance and functionality through writing clean, efficient and scalable code and troubleshooting and debugging complex issues. This job also participates in code reviews to maintain high code quality and share knowledge with software engineering team members.

Key Accountabilities

• SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT: Designs and develops high quality software solutions by writing clean, maintainable and efficient codes.
• AUTOMATION: Leads the application of internal software deployment platform, methodologies and tools to automate the deployment process, ensuring smooth and reliable releases.
• COLLABORATION: Partners with cross functional team of product managers, designers and different engineers to gather complex requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
• TESTING & DEBUGGING: Writes and maintains complex unit tests and integration tests, and performs debugging to maintain the quality and performance of the software.
• CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Suggests options for improving the software development and deployment processes, and implements the approved standards to improve efficiency and reliability.
• DOCUMENTATION: Builds and maintains comprehensive documentation for complex software applications, deployment processes and system configurations.
• TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Provides technical support and troubleshooting for complex issues with deployed applications to ensure minimal downtime and fast resolution.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of 4 years of relevant work experience. Typically reflects 5 years or more of relevant experience.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated backend software development experience with Java/Spring Boot
• Demonstrated backend and API development experience (designing, building, and scaling RESTFUL and/or event-driven services)
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing modernCI/CD pipelines, including automated build, test, deployment, and release processes

Compensation Data

This role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. This includes candidates whose work authorization is tied to a student visa, employer-sponsored visa, visa transfer, immigration petition, or other third-party sponsorship arrangement.

The expected salary for this position is $115,000-$155,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance. At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).