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: Technology (CA)
Title: Part-Time Student - Software Engineer - Ames, IA - 115598 
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 - Software Engineer on the Cloud IAM team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust cloud security infrastructure on AWS and Microsoft Azure. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and security of our cloud-based systems and data.

 

Your Responsibilities:

• Be a technical member of an agile software team and contribute to feature delivery.
• Drive automation and efficiency in cloud IAM/RBAC processes and procedures.
• Identify emerging security threats and recommend proactive measures to mitigate risks. 

 

This position is not available to students on immigration visas.

What Skills You Need

 

• Experience in at least one programming language.
• Self-confident, decisive, and comfortable in ambiguous situations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Enable people by making it easy for them to do the right thing.
• Fight for what is right over how things are normally done.
• Experiment to learn.
• Ideally you will be pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a Technology related discipline; others may apply.
• Must be registered as a full-time student at an accredited university.
• Graduation date of Dec 2026 or later with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above. 

What Makes You Stand Out

 

• Experience with Python, test driven development.
• Experience building and deploying applications/infrastructure in AWS or Azure.
• Professional certifications related to security, AWS or Azure.
• Understanding of network protocols, encryption technologies, and access control in cloud environments.
• Experience with security assessment tools, vulnerability management, and incident response. 

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<