Senior Mobile Developer
(Job Number: 50673487)
Why John Deere
We take pride in developing technology and equipment that helps billions of people achieve a better quality of life. This goal is common to every one of the men and women who work here. At John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group (ISG), we play a key role for Deere & Company in designing and delivering the technology needed by our customers to help them meet the challenge of growing more food and building much-needed infrastructure for the estimated 9-billion people that will call this planet home by 2050. Working with satellite-based global-positioning technology and mobile device integration, John Deere ISG designs displays and receivers, guidance systems, field and crop management, and information and logistics systems our customers rely on. The solutions we create are an integral part of how our customers feed, clothe and shelter the world. We leverage Agile project methods to deliver the most advanced innovations to our products. We foster a creative environment where employees feel empowered to put their best ideas forward and forge their own career path. Learn more about ISG onYouTube.
We’re looking for people who want to make a difference in the world – people who want to bring new apps, new technology and new services to the agriculture market.
As a Senior Mobile Developer working at John Deere’s Innovation Center in Champaign, IL, you will have a front row seat to the digital farming revolution. You will lead projects with complex software challenges that help deliver a “connected experience” for John Deere’s customers. We are looking for individuals who enjoy tackling tough problems in a creative way. If you’re passionate about making our farmers more productive through mobile technologies, we’d like to talk with you.
In this role you will:
· Be a member of a highly skilled agile software development team working closely with other team members to ensure the success of our innovative mobile products
· Write production code that improves the efficiency of our customer's equipment
· Work closely with Software Development Engineers in Test (SDETs) and Product Owners (POs), each contributing equally to the development life cycle
· Build software in an environment that fosters a 'culture of speed'
· Help lead the adoption of agile software development practice
What It Takes
We are filling two positions with this one posting
At John Deere, we are eternal optimists. Working smarter together, we look past obstacles to find the solutions our customers need. By fostering a fast paced team environment that strives for open and honest communication and being servant leaders, we deliver products that work for our customers. Ideally, you will have a degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience in a related career field. In addition we require:
· 5+ years of professional software development
· Native iOS development in Objective C/Swift (e.g., at least 1 year of experience, and/or significant involvement in delivering at least 1 app to the Apple app store)
· 1+ years of experience in aspects of the mobile lifecycle such as application structure, device and operating system API's, debugging, performance, security, accessibility and deployment
· Excellent communication, sharp analytical abilities and proven design skills
A strong candidate will also have:
· Experience with other languages such as C++, Java, Ruby
· 1+ years of experience with Android mobile development
· 1+ years of experience in one of more of the following: Ajax, REST, JSON
· Advanced degree preferred
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. 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. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path. Click here to find out more about our Total Rewards Package.
Can you imagine the challenge of a lifetime and a rewards package that makes it all worthwhile?
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. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Job
- Product Engineering
Primary Location
- United States-Illinois-Champaign
Organization
- Agricultural Equipment
Schedule
- Full-time
Shift
- Day Job
