Software Engineer III

Typical Functions

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
functionality for the complete product or products it supports. This level
designs complex/significant parts of a system/sub-system or works on a
complete product of a broad scope and solves well-defined problems with little
guidance. May act as a work lead, providing technical coaching to other
engineers and support personnel; Recognized as an expert user of critical
technology; develops new software functionality for product development.

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.

* Mentors junior software engineers on the team.

Qualifications

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. (Performs more complex
functions, understands principles, may teach others.)

* Ability to analyze, translate, and define business requirements into
technical solutions. (Performs more complex functions, understands
principles, may teach others.)

* Ability to apply engineering principles and concepts for designs. (Performs
more complex functions, understands principles, may teach others.)

* Ability to manage many competing priorities/requests in a fast-paced
environment (Performs more complex functions, understands principles, may
teach others.)

Education/Training

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))

Experience

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.

* Product design, test and/or analysis experience. (4 - 7 years)

* Previous experience in programming/software development. (4 - 7 years)

* Software development processes experience. (4 - 7 years)

* Participating in Agile Development (4 - 7 years)

* Experience working in an Agile Environment (4 - 7 years)

Responsibilities

Develop, code, configure, and test programs and systems.

Evaluate and implement enhancement design solutions to improve cost, quality, and performance of software applications

Analyze requirements and determine software specifications that must be fulfilled to achieve objectives, executing necessary documentation as needed

Collaborate with other relevant stakeholders and team members to ensure that features meet business needs

Follow industry-standard Agile software design methodology for development and documentation

What Skills You Need
4+ years of experience in developing using core SAP ABAP. This includes using OOP and all SAP enhancement techniques
4+ years of experience in developing in UI5/Fiori, Gateway, and OData technologies
4+ years of experience in developing CDS Views and HANA views
2+ years of experience writing unit tests via ABAP Unit.
2+ years of experience working with IDocs, Proxies, and Webservices
1+ years of functional and technical experience in the core SD module and/or VMS

What Makes You Stand Out
Experience with Vistex SAP Add-on for configuring and developing sales incentives functions.
2+ years of experience working with agile software design methodology for development and documentation
1+ years of experience configuring, developing, and/or troubleshooting PI interfaces
Willingness to learn and work outside of the SAP tech stack including in areas such as Java, JavaScript, and AWS