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, including disabled & veterans. 

 

Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois  - Champaign  
Function: Technology (CA)
Title: Part-Time Student - Software Engineer - Champaign, IL - 117572 
Onsite/Remote:Partial Remote 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 for Deere & Co WHQ located in Champaign, IL, you will:

 

As a Part-Time Student-Software Engineer located in Champaign, IL, you will build digital products that are consumed at our factories to keep the assembly lines running, and/or help with factory logistics and operations. These enterprise digital products are used by all the John Deere factories across the globe in managing their operations, including manufacturing our great products. The tools will use a modern tech stack that utilizes containerization technology, observability, and deployment pipelines that will deploy the solutions at the intelligent edge in our factories.

 

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

 

 

-Ideally you will be pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems; others may apply  
-Graduation date of spring 2027 or later
-Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
-Available to work during the academic year 15-20 hours/weekly
-Available to work during the summer semester 30-40 hours/weekly
-Must be able to commute to the work location in Champaign, Illinois, on a weekly basis year-round (NOTE: Relocation assistance is not provided.)
-Experience with at least one programming language (ie: C#, Python, Java, or JavaScript)
-Experience with a relational database management system (ie: MySQL, Postgres, SQL Server, or Oracle DB)
-Experience creating APIs/web services and front-end development
-Ability and willingness to learn additional skills and grow on the job

 

 

What Makes You Stand Out

 

 

-Experience building applications in ReactJS with Redux
-Experience with source code management tools like GitHub  
-Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment using Jenkins, Drone, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions
-Experience with Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure
-Understanding of Agile software development approach

 

 

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 contribut