There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.
John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Primary Location: United States (US) - IL - Moline
Function: Technology
Title: Software Engineer - 2025034
Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities
As a Software Engineer for John Deere in Moline, IL, you will:
- Operate within an Agile team and participates in all aspects of that team's work;
- Work within established guidelines such as coding standards, workflow, or tool standards;
- Specialize in working on cloud computing systems and technologies;
- Work with several other team members in the course of developing cloud software;
- Have good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Up to 80% remote work allowed. Must live within normal commuting distance of the worksite. 25% domestic travel required.
What Skills You Need
- 1 year of experience in design, develop, and implement technical solutions aligned with business requirements using Java with Spring Boot and Python within a service-oriented architecture (SOA) leveraging RESTful services
- 1 year of experience with practicing Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Test Automation to ensure code quality and reliability including writing automated tests using JUnit and utilizing SonarQube for code quality assessments. Experience integrating testing into the development process, collaborating with QA teams, and continuously improving test coverage to support Agile principles of iterative development and frequent releases
- 1 year of experience Agile development involving iterative cycles, cross-functional collaboration, and incremental delivery including practices like daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives, using frameworks like Scrum, user story mapping, backlog grooming, estimation techniques, and prioritizing tasks based on value and feedback for timely customer value delivery
- 1 year of experience with Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis utilizing Kibana for log analysis, debugging, and monitoring system performance to identify and resolve issues efficiently including analyzing logs, and visualizations in Kibana to pinpoint the root causes of problems, track system behavior, and ensure the reliability and stability of software applications
- 1 year of experience utilizing JPA in Java applications for database interaction, defining entity classes, mapping entities to database tables, crafting JPQL queries, executing CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete), and grasping concepts such as entity managers, transactions, and entity relationships
- 1 year of experience in proficient in SQL, adept at data querying, manipulation, and control for database operations, including record retrieval, creation, updating, and deletion, and experience with IBM's DB2 focusing on concurrency control, recovery, backup utilities, and performance optimization
- 1 year of experience in applying Engineering Principles utilizing GitLab for collaborative development, implementing fork-based workflows for parallel development, establishing CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, and conducting code reviews for quality. Experience with GitOps practices for managing infrastructure and deployments, design documentation, and scalability design patterns
- 1 year of experience in ensure compliance with API specifications by addressing versioning, documenting APIs, implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms, and supporting multiple formats for data exchange including designing RESTful APIs with proper versioning strategies, documenting API endpoints using tools like Swagger, implementing authentication mechanisms such as OAuth or JWT, enforcing authorization rules, and supporting various data formats like JSON and XML for interoperability
- 1 year of experience utilizing AWS services for scalability, reliability, and cloud deployment of the developed solutions
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field plus 1 year of related experience.
What You'll Get
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
- Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
- Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition assistance
- Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
- Charitable contribution match
- Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
$97,000 - $107,000 per year + Benefits
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Please apply on-line at www.JohnDeere.com/USJobs and search for Job Posting Number 2025034
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What We Do
Life can’t evolve without innovation. That’s why we’re ideating to help feed the planet, build smarter, and help our farmers and growers to sustainably optimize their land. The mission is underway, but we need the right people to continue bringing it to life. From coders to assemblers and from engineers and tech experts to marketers and field teams. All find a purpose to drive them, a culture to thrive in, and a world of opportunities.
Why Work With Us
Our company is more than just a place to work. For John Deere employees, it’s where we dream, design, and deliver machines and technology that help feed a rapidly growing world and build critical infrastructure in villages, towns and modern megacities.
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