Data Visualization Co-op

Please Submit applications by 6am on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019.

Indigo is a company dedicated to harnessing nature to help farmers sustainably feed the planet. With a vision of creating a world where farming is an economically desirable and accessible profession, Indigo works alongside its growers to apply natural approaches, conserve resources for future generations, and grow healthy food for all. Utilizing beneficial plant microbes to improve crop health and productivity, Indigo’s portfolio is focused on cotton, wheat, barley, corn, soybeans, and rice. The company, founded by Flagship Pioneering, is headquartered in Boston, MA, with additional offices in Memphis, TN, Research Triangle Park, NC, Sydney, Australia, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and São Paulo, Brazil. www.indigoag.com

The Data Visualization Co-op will be part of the Data Innovation team, and will be motivated by the following questions: How can we harness JavaScript, HTML and CSS to build interactive visualizations that inform business decisions and drive impact? What problems across the business can we solve by building rapid prototype applications? How can we unlock the potential of data at Indigo by presenting it in novel ways?

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting with implementation of interactive dashboards using web based tools
• Own the build out of new functionality in a modular way for data driven front-end applications (JavaScript, ReactJS, D3.js, MapBox)
• Design UX/UI wireframes which will guide prototype development
• Prepare spatial (and non-spatial) data sets for viewing / consuming in web-based applications (JSON, GeoJSON, TopoJSON)
• Connect front end code to RESTful API endpoints built by Indigo engineering teams
• Use HTML / CSS skills to build websites aligned with Indigo brand assets
• Use Git and GitHub for version control and take part in the code review process
• Deploy development and production applications on Indigo’s AWS infrastructure
• Utilize Docker to containerize applications for easy deployment anywhere
• Understand and embody our purpose & core values
  • Excited by Indigo’s mission; believes that Indigo can fundamentally change the agriculture industry; can clearly articulate passion for our mission and values
  • Optimistic and innovative; solution-oriented; shows no signs of cynicism
  • Will be widely viewed as someone who personifies our core values, is committed to them, and leans on them when making decisions. Specifically:
    • Demonstrates a track record of high integrity - doing the right thing, owning mistakes, conducting oneself honestly
    • Values, communicates and interacts with others with high levels of transparency and respect
  • Collaborates well across functions; creates an inspiring and collegial work environment

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to effectively visualize data in a clear and compelling manner
• Self-directed, able to build and drive their own agenda for dashboard/visualization construction
• Works well both as a team member and independently
• Can communicate well and gather requirements from a diverse set of teams
• Can translate UI wireframes into a functional prototype
• JavaScript skills (ReactJS helpful), and an interest in improving an existing codebase Ability to ingest prepared data from API endpoints into front end environments
• Writes well-documented, clean, maintainable code in a collaborative environment (Git)

Indigo is committed to living our values, specifically “creating a work environment where everyone feels respected, connected, and has opportunities to learn and grow.” As part of living our values, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels they can be themselves and has an equal opportunity of succeeding.