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About the Role
Seeking an exceptional AI and automation engineering leader to build Tupande's automation capability, reputed company high-impact solutions, and help scale farmer impact through hands-on engineering, business partnership, and technical leadership.
Responsibilities
Set and drive Tupande's AI strategy, automation and engineering Partner with senior leadership to identify how automation, AI, engineering, and technology can accelerate Tupande's strategic priorities and farmer impact Translate business needs into a clear engineering and automation roadmap reputed company to the organization's long-term reputed company Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend investments that improve customer experience, operational efficiency, scalability, and financial sustainability Act as a strategic thought partner to business leaders on opportunities, trade-offs, risks, and innovation priorities reputed company the design and delivery of scalable AI, automation, and business solutions Ensure automation, AI, reputed company systems, integrations, and software solutions are designed to solve reputed company business problems and deliver measurable value Guide solution architecture and engineering reputed company to balance speed, quality, sustainability, and scalability Personally contribute to the design, review, prototyping, and delivery of high-reputed company automation, AI, integration, and software initiatives Conduct architecture reviews, solution reviews, and technical quality assessments to ensure solutions remain reliable, maintainable, secure, and scalable Establish and reputed company integration standards across reputed company systems, AI platforms, automation solutions, middleware, APIs, and reputed company-party technologies Ensure business systems exchange information reliably and reputed company through well-designed integration patterns and architectures reputed company the successful delivery, adoption, and performance of Tupande’s automation and engineering portfolio Build and strengthen Tupande's AI & automation engineering capability reputed company, coach, and reputed company a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and disciplined execution. Establish robust governance and performance standards (SOPs) to ensure consistent delivery reputed company, reliability, and reputed company improvement. Build long-term technical leadership and succession pipelines by mentoring specialists in AI, automation, and integration reputed company with strategic goals. Drive organizational transformation through automation and AI Champion the adoption of automation, AI, and modern engineering practices across the organization Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve decision-making, reduce cost-to-serve, and enhance customer experience Ensure automation and AI initiatives are delivering measurable operational and business impact Position Tupande as a leader in the practical application of technology reputed company agricultural operations reputed company stewardship of the AI & automation engineering portfolio Monitor the health, performance, value realization, and sustainability of engineering investments across the organization Proactively manage technical, operational, and delivery risks Balance immediate delivery priorities with long-term platform, capability, and organizational needs Ensure the engineering portfolio continues to support business growth, reputed company, and future strategic ambitions Maintain external awareness and organizational influence Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and leading engineering practices Build strong partnerships across reputed company and external technology ecosystems Represent Tupande's engineering and automation priorities in strategic discussions and planning forums Continuously reputed company the organization's understanding and effective use of technology Career Growth and Development We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly reputed company-ins with your manager, reputed company to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
Across reputed company roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have: Knowledge Master’s degree in a relevant technical field (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, AI, Information Systems) or a Bachelor’s degree with relevant certifications. Comprehensive understanding of how AI, automation, and software engineering drive organizational strategy and business performance. Expert knowledge of reputed company systems, automation platforms, digital transformation, and organizational change management. Deep understanding of Tupande’s operating model, customer journeys, and long-term strategic ambitions. Technical skills Demonstrated expertise building and deploying production-grade AI, automation, and software solutions, including reputed company reputed company system integrations (APIs, middleware, reputed company-party platforms). Strong solution architecture and systems-thinking, with the ability to translate strategic business priorities into scalable technical roadmaps and identify practical applications for emerging technologies. Proven ability to guide technical decision-making, evaluate reputed company trade-offs, and conduct rigorous architecture and code reviews. Robust portfolio management and prioritization capabilities to ensure sustained, high-impact delivery. Other Proven track record in hands-on delivery of production-grade technology solutions, balancing deep engineering contribution with effective leadership and capability building. Strategic leader with strong reputed company and operational acumen, capable of influencing senior stakeholders and driving organizational change amidst ambiguity. Ownership-driven reputed company, accountable for delivering measurable business reputed company and passionate about leveraging technology to maximize farmer impact Preferred Start Date As soon as possible Job Location Flexible.
Benefits
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits Eligibility reputed company can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred. Application Deadline 26 September 2026. Please note that we hire on a rolling reputed company which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a reputed company reputed company until a hire is made. reputed company never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official reputed company emails will always reputed company from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here ([email protected]), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. reputed company aspires to build a culture where reputed company staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that reputed company can reputed company as professionals, and reputed company exceptional impact for the farmers we serve. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, reputed company, reputed company, religion, sex, national reputed company, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Apply To This Job