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Title: Software Engineer II Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid) Interview:Webcam Interview Only Description: Software Engineer II MAJOR PURPOSE: Works on a product team and supports product design by planning its work, coordinating with others, and writing and testing code to deliver moderately complex functionality on a complete product or significant portion of a product it supports. This level develops simple designs to solve well-defined problems with guidance from more senior team members. May assign, coordinate and review portions of the work to support personnel; Makes decisions within established guidelines subject to review by supervisors; Executes high level applications to more complex problems. MAJOR DUTIES: Description of the major duties performed in this job. * Develops, codes, configures, and tests programs and systems. * Evaluates and implements enhancement design solutions to improve cost, quality, and performance of software applications. * Analyzes assignments and determines software specifications that must be fulfilled to achieve objectives. * Executes necessary documentation, as directed, or needed. * Collaborates with other relevant stakeholders and team members to ensure that features meet business needs. * Follows industry-standard agile software design methodology for development and documentation. QUALIFICATIONS: Competencies, technical skills, formal education and relevant work experience critical for successful individual performance of essential functions. Competencies and target level: The leadership level of the job determines competencies in the John Deere Competency Model. Resources can be found in the Talent Central Self Service Portal. Technical Skills & Knowledge: Specialized skills, knowledge and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of the job. * Excellence in verbal and written communication forms with emphasis on persuasive communication, tact and negotiation. (Has a good understanding of the principles and can independently use the knowledge.) * Ability to analyze, translate, and define business requirements into technical solutions. (Has a good understanding of the principles and can independently use the knowledge.) * Ability to apply engineering principles and concepts for designs. (Has a good understanding of the principles and can independently use the knowledge.) * Ability to manage many competing priorities/requests in a fast-paced environment (Has a good understanding of the principles and can independently use the knowledge.) Education: Formal education or training required to perform the essential functions of the job. Includes degrees, certifications, licenses and/or registration requirements. * Degree in an Engineering/Technology discipline or equivalent experience. (University Degree (4 years or equivalent)) * Degree in an Information Technology discipline or equivalent experience. (University Degree (4 years or equivalent)) Relevant work experiences: Type and amount of experience necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. May include specific roles and/or an understanding of a particular function, organization, industry or product line. * Previous experience in programming/software development. (1 - 3 years) * Software development processes experience. (1 - 3 years) * Participating in Agile Development (1 - 3 years) * Experience working in an Agile Environment (1 - 3 years) 1st shift HYBRID - 1-2 days a week in the Chicago office! Mandatory skills: React: 2+ years hands-on production level experience. Node.js : 2+ years hands-on production level experience. AWS : 2+ years. Would be nice to have: Java language experience. Any experience doing migrations of onprem/legacy applications to AWS. Building a brand new frontend application from scratch.

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