Staff Software Engineer

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Date: Apr 1, 2026

Location: Moline, Illinois, US

Company: John Deere

There are over 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! 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.

 

 John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.

 

Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois  - Moline  
Function: Technology (CA)
Title: Staff Software Engineer - 118188 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

 

  

 

Your Responsibilities

As a Staff Software Engineer for John Deere World Headquarters located in Moline, IL, you will... 

 

  • Lead the design, development, and delivery of JDDO enterprise-grade solutions using Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform.  
  • Collaborate with product managers, architects, and stakeholders (Microsoft, Partners, and dealers) to align technical solutions with business goals. 
  • Architect scalable and secure solutions using Dynamics 365 Sales Hub, Azure Services, and Fabric/PowerBI. 
  • Develop advanced customizations including plugins, PCF controls, and workflow extensions using C#/.NET, and TypeScript/React. 
  • Define and enforce best practices for development, testing, and deployment across environments using GitHub. 
  • Help lead cross-functional engineering teams in delivering high-impact features and integrations. 
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement across engineering practices and platform capabilities.  

  

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position. 

What Skills You Need

 

  • 7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years focused on Microsoft Dynamics 365, primarily with Sales Hub 
  • Advanced knowledge of solution architecture, including multi-layered solutions, ALM best practices, and solution segmentation. 
  • Solution Lifecycle Management: Deep understanding of managed vs unmanaged solutions, patching strategies, and version control using Azure DevOps. 
  • Deep expertise in Dataverse, Power Platform, and Dynamics 365 SDK, including customizations, plugins, and integrations. 
  • Strong understanding of lead and opportunity management, sales forecasting, and pipeline analytics within Sales Hub. 
  • Proficiency in REST APIs, OData, and custom connectors for extending Dynamics 365 capabilities.  

What Makes You Stand Out

 

  • Experience working with Customer Insights – Journeys to create customer segments, generate triggers, and track marketing KPIs. 
  • Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps/GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and environment management for Dynamics 365 solutions. 
  • Experience with security modeling within Dataverse, including business units, teams, roles, and field-level security. 
  • External Data Integration: Integrated external data sources into Dynamics 365 using virtual entities and custom data providers.  

Education

 

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following: 

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field 

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 and performance bonuses
  • 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

 $123,804.00  - $185,700.00  + Benefits

Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL 

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

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.

 

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

 

 

ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice

The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

 


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