Part Time Student - Data Engineering - 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: Technology (CA)
Title: Part Time Student - Data Engineering - Ames, IA - 112923 
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 Data Engineer for John Deere World Headquarters in Ames, IA, you will...

 

• Gain expertise in big data, cloud technologies, and front-end development, using these skills to build scalable Data & Analytics solutions. In addition, you will:
• Develop and enhance high-volume data processes and new functionality/code.
• Support and monitor daily ETL processes.
• Contribute to discussions on engineering direction, technical debt evaluation, and prioritization.
• Improve data quality in large-scale analytic environments.
• Resolve complex technical issues in Big Data and analytics technologies.
• Address defects and engineering challenges.
• Build strategic relationships with source data, Data & Analytics, and business analytics teams.
• Explore and develop AI solutions for our products.
• Embrace an API-first mindset.

 

This position is not available to students on immigration visas.

What Skills You Need

 

• Pursuing a degree in IT, Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• Must be a full-time student at a local accredited college/university.
• Expected graduation date of December 2026 or later.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.
• Available to work 15-20 hours per week during the academic year and 35-40 hours per week in the summer.
• Must be able to commute to Ames, Iowa, as needed year-round (relocation assistance not provided).
• Familiarity with Data Engineering, ETL, Data Warehousing, or data movement applications.
• Experience in designing, developing, testing, and integrating complex software using React, Node, Python, or SQL.
• Exposure to an Agile/Scrum team environment.

What Makes You Stand Out

 

• Experience with Data Warehouse and Data Lake technologies, including Big Data tools like Databricks, Spark, Microfrontend, APIs, React, and AWS S3.
• Familiarity with cloud development on platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Proven ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of User Experience principles.
• Proficiency in BI reporting tools like Tableau or Power BI.

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