PartTime Student Software Engineer Champaign IL

John Deere; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive base pay

401K benefits

Health benefits

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition assistance

Fitness subsidies

Charitable match

Employee Purchase Plan

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

John Deere invites you to join our Champaign, IL campus as a Part-Time Student Software Engineer. In this onsite role, you’ll contribute to data analytics capabilities and customer-data web applications while balancing work with your studies.

You should be a full-time student, pursuing a CS/SE degree, with a Spring 2027 or later graduation, GPA 2.8+. The role offers 16–20 hours per week during the academic year and 30–40 hours in the summer, with pay ranges of $15–$40 per hour.

Qualifications

• Student status required: enrolled full-time in a U.S. college/university.
• Pursuing CS/Software Engineering degree with Spring 2027 or later graduation.
• GPA 2.8 or above.
• Familiarity with web application development and APIs.
• Must be able to commute to Champaign, IL.
• Onsite, part-time/student schedule with flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Help build and improve data analytics capabilities and web applications centered on customer data and identity.
• Support foundational systems and services that enable data products across the organization.

Skills

Java

Python

SQL

Web application development

APIs

Version control

Learning new technologies

Education

Pursuing CS/Software Engineering degree

Full-time student in local college

Graduation Spring 2027 or later

Tools

Spring Framework

PySpark

AWS

APIs

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) - Illinois - Champaign Function: Technology (CA) Title: Part-Time Student - Software Engineer - Champaign, IL - 124615 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 Software Engineer for John Deere World Headquarters located in Champaign, IL you will:

• Help build and improve data analytics capabilities and web applications centered on customer data and identity.
• This role offers an opportunity to work on foundational systems and services that support the company's data ecosystem and enable other data products across the organization.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• Ideally you will be pursuing a degree in the Computer Science, Software Engineering and Engineering discipline; others may apply.
• Must be registered as a full-time student at a U.S. local accredited college/university.
• Familiarity with web application development.
• Familiarity with Java, Python, and SQL.
• Understanding of basic software engineering concepts, including debugging, testing, version control, and working with APIs.
• Ability to learn new technologies and contribute effectively in a collaborative development environment.
• Graduation date of Spring of 2027 or later.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
• Available to work during the academic year 16-20 hours/weekly.
• Available to work during the summer semester 30-40 hours/weekly.
• Must be able to commute to the work location in Champaign, IL.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience with or familiarity with the Spring Framework.
• Experience using PySpark for large-scale data processing and analytics.
• Familiarity with Extreme Programming (XP) software development practices, such as pair programming, test-driven development, continuous integration, and frequent feedback.
• Exposure to Amazon Web Services (AWS), data pipelines, APIs, or modern web application technologies.
• Interest in customer data, identity, analytics, and building foundational software services.

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

$15 - $40 hourly based on published rates for business function and education level.

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.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

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