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Software Engineer

East Moline, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Jul 2026

💰 $130,332/yr($86,892/yr – $130,332/yr)

About the role

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) - Illinois - East Moline
Function: Technology (CA)
Title: Software Engineer - 121859
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Software Engineer, for John Deere Ag & Turf, located in Moline, IL, you will work on an agile product team, supporting manufacturing by planning work, coordinating with others, and writing and testing code to deliver moderately complex functionality. You will develop designs to solve well-defined problems and may assign, coordinate, and review portions of the work to support personnel. You will make decisions within established guidelines and execute high-level applications to more complex problems. Additionally, you will:

Develop and implement code, participate in and conduct code reviews, and provide feedback and mentorship to junior employees.
Identify root causes of moderately complex issues and implement reliability and test engineering practices.
Monitor and analyze system performance, demonstrate proficiency in multiple technologies, and review and enhance code documentation and processes.
Have exposure and experience with real-world projects, actively lead in developing and deploying new innovative solutions, and contribute to architectural decisions.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

2+ years of professional experience in web development/full-stack development
Strong coding and problem-solving skills, experience in reliability and test engineering, proficiency in multiple technologies, and the ability to work independently
Effective communication, conflict resolution, and adaptability
Programming frameworks React, Typescript/Javascript
RestFUL Services
Test Driven Development
Docker/Kubernetes
Copilot/Prompt Engineering/AI skills

What Makes You Stand Out

Experience in manufacturing, informal leadership, mentoring, and experience leading effective communication across teams and stakeholders is desired
SQL/Databricks (Python)
Caching Frameworks (Redis)
CI/CD
Github/Github Actions
System Design
Technical documentation
Agile software development

Education

A BS Degree or Equivalent in Computer Science/Engineering, IT, or a related field is required.

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
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