Programmer- Contract

At Syngenta, we are working to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture that provides leading seeds and crop protection innovations to enhance the prosperity of farmers. We are currently hiring a contract Programmer located in Salinas, Puerto Rico. As the  Programmer, you will designing and managing the website back-end including database and server integration.

You will enhance the prosperity of farmers by:

• Provide expertise in design, development and implementation of live data reports and analytics systems.
• Performs hands-on analysis, design, development, and deployment of solutions.
• Establishes standards and guidelines for coding, performance optimization, documentation, and end user support.

Accountabilities

• Conducting website performance tests.
• Conducting WordPress training and documentation with the client.
• Performs hands-on analysis, design, development, and deployment of solutions.
• Establishes standards and guidelines for coding, performance optimization, documentation, and end user support.
• Keeps up to date on database Syngenta products and technologies.
• Assists and provides direction to co-workers in using new techniques and in solving their more complex technical problems.
• Participate and provide advice on business requirements gathering sessions with non- technical stakeholders.
• Use strong analytical skills and knowledge of the latest technology trends to deliver data solutions.
• Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery.

• BS/MS in either Information Systems, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
• Advanced knowledge of database structure and theory.
• Strong knowledge of MS SQL Server Reporting Services Knowledge and experience using IIS, SSL, Oracle & SQL databases.
• Experience with Wordpress is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; comfort and competence in dealing with various levels of the organization.
• Strong, effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Fluent English skills. Spanish and Portuguese are nice to have

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Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.