Lead design, development, testing, and integration of complex ecommerce applications; coach engineers; drive technical standards, test automation, CI/CD, and collaborate across teams and customers.
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, including disabled & veterans.
Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Urbandale
Function: Technology (CA)
Title: Senior Software Engineer - 118045
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities
As a Senior Software Engineer with the Intelligent Solutions Group in Urbandale, Iowa, or Chicago, IL you will serve as the technical lead for a team of dedicated developers, managing the design, development, testing, and integration of highly complex applications within the License Sales and Management ecommerce platform. Our team thrives in a collaborative and transparent setting, utilizing Agile methodologies to deliver solutions efficiently and independently. Additionally, you will:• Influence overall product development strategy and roadmap.• Collaborate with other teams to help drive alignment and understanding of requirements and dependencies.• Interface regularly with our customers to ensure you are producing technical solutions that meet their needs.• Provide technical expertise to define and refine features in preparation for the team.• Pair frequently and provide technical guidance and coaching with junior members of the team.• Establish a culture of software crafting best practices in your team, including Test Automation, and CI/CD.• Work with individuals on your team to create and enforce coding standards, workflow, or tool standards.• Collaborate with Staff Developers and other teams on new technologies and technical thought leadership.• Engage in Agile software development activities, including sprint planning, daily standups, demos, retrospectives, and hackathons.
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
What Skills You Need
At this level, you should have professional experience as an outstanding individual developer applying solid development practices. Here's what that looks like:• Experience in application development leveraging Agile delivery methodologies.• Experience in roles that required strong analytical and problem-solving skills.• Experience in roles that required strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills.• Experience with building UI and REST APIs using Java, JavaScript, React.js, or Node.js.• Experience with TDD, Refactoring, Pair Programming, and CI/CD.• Experience with DevOps tools and technologies to GitHub Actions and Datadog.
What Makes You Standout• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) services.• Experience working with cross functional teams.
Education • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or Technology related discipline.
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:
$109,284.00 - $163,920.00 + Benefits
Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL
Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.
The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.
ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice
The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of 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.
John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.
Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Urbandale
Function: Technology (CA)
Title: Senior Software Engineer - 118045
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities
As a Senior Software Engineer with the Intelligent Solutions Group in Urbandale, Iowa, or Chicago, IL you will serve as the technical lead for a team of dedicated developers, managing the design, development, testing, and integration of highly complex applications within the License Sales and Management ecommerce platform. Our team thrives in a collaborative and transparent setting, utilizing Agile methodologies to deliver solutions efficiently and independently. Additionally, you will:• Influence overall product development strategy and roadmap.• Collaborate with other teams to help drive alignment and understanding of requirements and dependencies.• Interface regularly with our customers to ensure you are producing technical solutions that meet their needs.• Provide technical expertise to define and refine features in preparation for the team.• Pair frequently and provide technical guidance and coaching with junior members of the team.• Establish a culture of software crafting best practices in your team, including Test Automation, and CI/CD.• Work with individuals on your team to create and enforce coding standards, workflow, or tool standards.• Collaborate with Staff Developers and other teams on new technologies and technical thought leadership.• Engage in Agile software development activities, including sprint planning, daily standups, demos, retrospectives, and hackathons.
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
What Skills You Need
At this level, you should have professional experience as an outstanding individual developer applying solid development practices. Here's what that looks like:• Experience in application development leveraging Agile delivery methodologies.• Experience in roles that required strong analytical and problem-solving skills.• Experience in roles that required strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills.• Experience with building UI and REST APIs using Java, JavaScript, React.js, or Node.js.• Experience with TDD, Refactoring, Pair Programming, and CI/CD.• Experience with DevOps tools and technologies to GitHub Actions and Datadog.
What Makes You Standout• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) services.• Experience working with cross functional teams.
Education • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or Technology related discipline.
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
$109,284.00 - $163,920.00 + Benefits
Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL
Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.
The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.
ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice
The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of 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.
Top Skills
Java,Javascript,React.Js,Node.Js,Rest Apis,Ci/Cd,Tdd,Github Actions,Datadog,Aws
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