About the role#
This is a year-round, part-time student role based in Champaign, Illinois. You will work alongside our full-time staff to develop data products and support tools. This position requires you to be on-site and is not available to students on immigration visas.
What you'll do#
- Build and maintain engineering pipelines and support tools for our Customer Data Hub and related products.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and define key business metrics.
- Contribute to analytical dashboards and applications designed for customers and dealers.
- Partner with product managers, architects, and engineering leads to share knowledge and establish best practices.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time student at a U.S. accredited college or university.
- A graduation date of Spring 2027 or later with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and building cloud-based data solutions using AWS and Databricks.
- Experience with collaborative coding and testing using GitHub.
- Ability to work 16 to 20 hours weekly during the academic year and 30 to 40 hours weekly during the summer.
- Experience with PySpark, Agile delivery tools like Jira, GraphQL APIs, and authentication methods such as OAuth or JWT is helpful.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to manage project schedules and milestones.
Location & details#
- Location: Champaign, Illinois.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- You must be able to commute to the work site daily.
- Relocation assistance is not provided.
About John Deere
John Deere manufactures machinery for agriculture, construction, forestry, and turf care. The company operates globally with a focus on equipment and technology for food, fuel, and infrastructure production. Founded in 1837, the firm maintains its headquarters in Moline, Illinois. It functions as a public company with over 55,000 employees.
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