Part-Time Student - Software Engineer - Champaign, IL

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) - Illinois  - Champaign  
Function: Technology (CA)
Title: Part-Time Student - Software Engineer - Champaign, IL - 109650 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Note: Relocation assistance is not provided.

The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company’s regular full-time staff and is for students who work in parallel to their school schedule YEAR-ROUND.

Your Responsibilities

As a Part-Time Student - Software Engineer for Deere & Company JDTIC located in Champaign, IL, you will...

• Participate in the design, development, and deployment of digital software products
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver new features
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Engage in Agile team activities: stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives

This position is NOT available to students on immigration visas.

What Skills You Need

• Pursuing a degree in any of the following (undergraduate or graduate):
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Engineering
  • Data Science
  • Graduation date of spring of 2025 or after 
• 1 or more years of experience in one or more of the following programming languages: Python, JavaScript, Java
• 1 or more years of experience working with REST APIs
• 1 or more years of experience working with databases, SQL
• 1 or more years of experience working with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Strong communication, high creativity, and excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent ability to learn and work on a team
• GPA equal or higher than 2.8 
• Able to work (16-20 hours/week) during the academic year
• Able to work (30-40 hours/week) during the summer semester

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience with React.JS, Next.js
• Experience and passion for working with generative AI tools
• Experience with cloud hosting (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Experience with containerization and DevOps practices (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD)
• Basic understanding of Agile software development methodologies
• Ability to read, understand, and explain documentation and research papers
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and practices
• Understanding of software security principles

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 Benefit Pension)
• 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

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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.

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