Engineering Lead

John Deere; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Highly competitive base pay

401K and Defined Contribution

Healthcare benefits with HSA

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition assistance

Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms

Charitable contribution match

Employee Purchase Plan & discounts

Vacation and Holiday Pay

Job summary

John Deere is seeking an Engineering Lead to guide multiple software delivery teams responsible for near real-time notification capabilities and Customer AI Assistant experiences in the Operations Center. This role focuses on design, delivery, quality, scalability, and security.

You will mentor engineers, shape product strategy, and partner with product managers and architects to deliver measurable customer value while advancing modern engineering practices.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years designing and building scalable web apps, backend services, APIs, or distributed systems.
• Experience with Agile software development, CI/CD, automated testing, and modern software engineering principles.
• 4-6 years of experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Drive accountability for business outcomes using data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead software delivery teams for near real-time notification capabilities and Customer AI Assistant in John Deere Operations Center.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, UX designers, and cross-functional stakeholders to define strategy and architecture.
• Provide technical leadership across the SDLC including system design, code quality, testing, and deployment.
• Mentor and develop engineers, fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture and retaining top talent.
• Drive organizational change with modern engineering practices, AI tools, cloud-native architectures, and platform capabilities.

Skills

Web applications

Backend services

APIs

Distributed systems

Agile / CI-CD

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Job description

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) - Iowa - Urbandale, IA

Function: Technology (CA)

Title: Engineering Lead - 123595

Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

• Lead one or more software delivery teams responsible for developing and operating near real-time notification capabilities and Customer AI Assistant experiences within the John Deere Operations Center. Drive technical design, development, delivery, and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong focus on quality, scalability, reliability, and security.
• Partner closely with Product Managers, Architects, User Experience designers, fellow Engineering Leads, and cross-functional stakeholders to define product strategy, technical direction, and solution architecture that delivers measurable customer value.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across the software development lifecycle, including system design, code quality, testing strategies, operational readiness, and continuous delivery practices.
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineers through regular feedback, career development planning, and growth opportunities. Foster an inclusive, high-performing team culture while attracting, retaining, and developing exceptional engineering talent.
• Lead organizational change through the adoption of modern engineering practices, AI-enabled development tools, cloud-native architectures, platform capabilities, and strategic technologies that improve team productivity and accelerate product delivery.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• 6-10 years of experience in designing and building scalable web applications, backend services, APIs, or distributed systems.
• Demonstrated experience with Agile software development practices, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), automated testing, and modern software engineering principles.
• 4-6 years of experience with public cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Drive accountability for business outcomes, operational metrics, and customer experience by leveraging data-driven decision making and continuous improvement practices.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a technical leader and mentor, guiding architecture and engineering decisions while developing engineering talent.
• Demonstrated experience leading software development teams and successfully delivering customer-facing software products.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience building AI-powered customer experiences using Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), agentic workflows, or conversational AI platforms.
• Experience designing highly available, resilient systems that support mission-critical customer workflows at scale.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align technical decisions to customer and business outcomes.

Education

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

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

$138,144.00 - $207,216.00 + Benefits

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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

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