Part Time Student - Data Engineering - 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 - Data Engineering - Ames, IA - 112923
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 Data Engineer for John Deere World Headquarters in Ames, IA, you will...

• Gain expertise in big data, cloud technologies, and front-end development, using these skills to build scalable Data & Analytics solutions. In addition, you will:
• Develop and enhance high-volume data processes and new functionality/code.
• Support and monitor daily ETL processes.
• Contribute to discussions on engineering direction, technical debt evaluation, and prioritization.
• Improve data quality in large-scale analytic environments.
• Resolve complex technical issues in Big Data and analytics technologies.
• Address defects and engineering challenges.
• Build strategic relationships with source data, Data & Analytics, and business analytics teams.
• Explore and develop AI solutions for our products.
• Embrace an API-first mindset.

This position is not available to students on immigration visas.
What Skills You Need

• Pursuing a degree in IT, Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• Must be a full-time student at a local accredited college/university.
• Expected graduation date of December 2026 or later.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.
• Available to work 15-20 hours per week during the academic year and 35-40 hours per week in the summer.
• Must be able to commute to Ames, Iowa, as needed year-round (relocation assistance not provided).
• Familiarity with Data Engineering, ETL, Data Warehousing, or data movement applications.
• Experience in designing, developing, testing, and integrating complex software using React, Node, Python, or SQL.
• Exposure to an Agile/Scrum team environment.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience with Data Warehouse and Data Lake technologies, including Big Data tools like Databricks, Spark, Microfrontend, APIs, React, and AWS S3.
• Familiarity with cloud development on platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Proven ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of User Experience principles.
• Proficiency in BI reporting tools like Tableau or Power BI.

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 contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

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