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Digital Green (DG) is a national NGO that seeks to disseminate targeted agricultural information to small and marginal farmers in India through digital video. Working in close partnership with NGOs in each geographical area, the system improves the efficiency of extension programs by delivering targeted content to a wider audience enabling farmers to better manage their farming operations with reduced field support. Based on its highly successful pilot research project supported by Microsoft Research, Digital Green is currently involved in scaling up its operations in different parts of the country. This scale up of Digital Green operations is supported by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Digital Green is looking for a superstar software developer who has experience with:
  • Distributed systems (hands-on experience preferred, academic experience is OK)
  • Database experience (optimizing SQL and writing software that uses SQL to access databases)
  • LAMP (PHP, Python, Perl)
  • Architecting and implementing production websites (HTML, CSS, XML, Javascript, etc.)
  • Building technology at the crossroads of back-end functionality and front-end design
You will:
  • Play a key role in the building the technology that powers Digital Green
  • Start with ideas, design products and features, architect a technical solution, then build, test, and launch it in the field
  • Be an integral member of our team and help shape our future
  • Help build and grow the team
We will:
  • Be a group of the smartest, most trustworthy, passionate, and interesting people you know
  • Make sure you have what you need to be happy and productive
  • Compensate you with an exciting mixture of cash and developmental impact that you can by proud of
  • Make great teammates united around a vision of improving the livelihoods of farmers using technology
All positions carry competitive salaries with fringe benefits comparable to leading national level development sector organizations. Desirous candidates should apply with a cover note that highlights their motivation to apply and suitability for the position applied, current CVs and three references to jobs@digitalgreen.org
"Working with Digital Green was a great learning experience for me. I had good mentors who helped me to nurture my talents and knowledge. I also enjoyed two adventurous trips with the team."
Parth Nagar
Systems Engineer Intern
January, 2010 - June, 2010