Engineering Lead, Software Project Mgr​/ Lead, Software Engineer

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 - Urbandale, IA

Function:
Technology (CA)

Title:

Engineering Lead - 122066

Onsite/Remote:
Onsite Position

• Lead one to two software delivery teams to enable the development of John Deere Operations Center web applications
• Provide engineering leadership in web application development defining design best practices, creating a common design system, and analyzing application performance.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering Leads, Product Managers, Architects, User Experience, and other supporting teams to define product requirements and application designs.
• Mentor, coach and develop your direct reports. This includes providing frequent on-going feedback/guidance on individual performance and career development.
• Attract, retain, and grow great engineering talent within your team and throughout our organization.
• Lead organizational change through adoption of strategic technologies, architectures, best-practices, and tooling in support of software development.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

• Demonstrated experience leading software development teams
• Demonstrated experience as a primary technical team leader/mentor
• Demonstrated experience building web-client or server-side applications/services
• Demonstrated experience with Agile development methodologies including Test Driven Development and Continuous Integration/Deployment
• Demonstrated experience with build and test pipeline automation, monitoring, and other Dev Ops methodologies
• Demonstrated experience with cloud computing platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud

• Experience leading teams providing shared services for multiple teams in an organization
• Experience as manager, including individual performance management, career development, and hiring
• Experience with Precision Ag technologies and their use
• Advanced Computer Science, Engineering, IT-related, or business-related degree

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelor's degree in either Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, MIS, or other IT-related discipline

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
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

$ - $ + Benefits

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply