Part-Time Student-Software Engineer-Ames IA

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) - Iowa  - Ames  
Function: Information Technology
Title: Part-Time Student-Software Engineer-Ames IA - 105477 
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 John Deere Financial located in Ames, IA you will:

 

• Be part of a team of students working for John Deere Financial, creating software that enables our core business functions.
• Design, create, and implement innovative applications/solutions.
• Have an opportunity to improve your engineering skills with API's, TDD, Cloud, Containerization, React/JavaScript, Git, and other languages through developing applications.

 

This position is not available to students on immigration visas.

What Skills You Need

 

• Ideally you will be pursuing a degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science; others may apply.
• Must be registered as a full-time student at Iowa State University.
• Graduation date of December 2025 or later.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
• Available to work during the academic year 16-20 hours/weekly.
• Available to work during the summer semester 35-40 hours/weekly.
• Must be able to commute to work at ISU Research Park (available on the bus route) on a daily basis year-round.
• Exposure to one or more programming languages; Java, NodeJS, Python or scripting like Perl.

What Makes You Stand Out

 

• Exposure to continuous integration and continuous deployment concepts.
• Exposure to TDD practices.
• Background in networking, infrastructure, general cloud exposure, and experience with security concepts.
• Exposure to cloud concepts and AWS/Azure services.
• Knowledge of security concepts: vulnerabilities, ethical hacking, secure design.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies.
• Strong analytical, communication and intrapersonal skills.

For Iowa State University Engineering students, this assignment will qualify for an ISU co-op position working 20 hours per week.

 

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.

 

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