There are 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 in our more than 185 - year history. 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.
Title: Software Engineer - Torreon
Primary Location: Torreon
Function: Technology (CA)
John Deere is a foremost leader in the ag equipment business, and we continue to put a solid stamp on other industries. For over 185 years, the company’s portfolio of groundbreaking products has grown to include industries related to and outside of agriculture, including Turf, Construction and Forestry and Wind Technologies. The image of John Deere is no longer that of a signature green tractor meandering across a field; it’s been replaced with an image of acceleration, swift progress, and innovative leaping toward the company’s 200th year. The product line alone serves as proof with advances in machine performance, equipment automation, fleet management, and John Deere’s ongoing investment in emerging markets.
Note: All candidates should have their tax situation certificate (Constancia de Siituación Fiscal) up to date with the salary regime to be eligible for the hiring process.
Main Responsibilities
- As a Software Engineer, you will collaborate within a cross-functional team using Agile methodologies to design, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions, contributing to the implementation of new features and enhancements aligned with business and operational needs. Develop, test, and maintain software functionalities while adhering to coding standards and best practices, and actively participate in sprint ceremonies, code reviews, and continuous improvement efforts. Provide support for mission-critical applications used in manufacturing environments, ensuring high availability and reliability by troubleshooting and resolving issues that may impact shopfloor operations. Work closely with engineering, operations, and support teams to understand requirements, deliver effective solutions, and maintain clear technical documentation to facilitate knowledge sharing and long-term maintainability.
What Skills You Need
- 3 years of experience in software development, preferably in web-based applications or enterprise environments.
- Proficiency in modern web development technologies (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and at least one frontend or backend framework).
- Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and working with microservices-based architectures.
- Solid understanding of relational and/or NoSQL databases, including data modeling and query optimization.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Git), with exposure to automated build, test, and deployment practices.
- Knowledge of software development best practices, including testing, debugging, code reviews, and secure coding principles.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot issues in distributed systems, with exposure to cloud environments and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) considered a plus.
What Makes You Stand Out
- Experience or familiarity with cloud infrastructure concepts and basic implementation in platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP. Exposure to artificial intelligence or machine learning concepts, with interest in applying them to real-world business or operational problems. Understanding of data analysis and data science fundamentals, including data processing, visualization, or working with large datasets.
Education
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 10 business days and unposted when a qualified pool of candidates is achieved.
Candidates must have the necessary work permits to work in the country.