Software engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Primary Location: United States (US) – IL – Chicago

Function: Technology

Title: Software Engineer - 2026017

Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Software Engineer for John Deere in Chicago, IL, you will:

• Design and implement eCommerce features for John Deere, including order management, product shipping, dealer data, and UI development for Shop Admin.
• Develop and optimize backend systems using Java (Spring, Hibernate), with a strong focus on improving performance through efficient database design, including optimizing order-related tables.
• Integrate third-party services such as shipping providers while ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Write automated test cases and perform unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, participate in code reviews, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Implement monitoring and analytics to track system performance and user behavior.
• Must live within normal commuting distance of worksite. Up to 50% remote work allowed (may change with company policy).

What Skills You Need

• 3 years of strong expertise in database design and optimization, including creating stored procedures, functions, triggers, views, and indexes to enhance performance and maintain data integrity
• 3 years of extensive experience in Java/J2EE technologies, including Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Hibernate, SOAP, and RESTful Web Services, enabling robust and scalable backend solutions
• 3 years of experience in proficient in building responsive and scalable user interfaces using React.js, JSP, and JSF, with a strong focus on usability and modern UI practices
• 3 years of experience in skilled in solution architecture, including designing database schemas, microservices architecture, and Micro Frontend (MFE) architectures for scalable and modular applications
• 3 years of experience in strong advocate of Test-Driven Development (TDD), delivering high-quality, maintainable, and reliable software through comprehensive testing practices, including automated testing with Selenium and contract/behavior-driven testing using Cucumber
• 3 years of experience in server setup and configuration, including manual installation and configuration of Java, PostgreSQL, and application servers. Proficient in deploying and managing applications across development, testing, and staging environments using Linux/Unix terminal commands. Strong experience in environment management, including creating and isolating development and test environments. Experienced in AWS cloud services, including infrastructure setup, application deployment, and cloud-based system management
• 3 years of experience in report generation using JasperReports and Thymeleaf, developing dynamic, customizable, and data-driven reports for enterprise applications

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field plus 3 years related experience.

What You'll Get

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 Contribution)
• 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

$117,083 - $127,083 per year + Benefits

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