Software Engineer - SME

There are over 8 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.
Due to the development of John Deere Polska Business Service Center in Poznań we are currently seeking candidates for the position of:
Software Engineer - SME
Poznań, Poland
Your responsibilities:
This position will support the newly reorganized Digital Workspace Experience (DWE) - Field Services organization. As a Software Engineer-SME for Deere & Company located in Poznan, Poland you will:

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for software solutions used in production factories and offices globally.
• Lead the selection, design, and deployment of software applications in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Implement and manage software solutions to enable secure provisioning, remote support, impact on current hardware fleet, and lifecycle management.
• Design and maintain monitoring, patching, and vulnerability management strategies to ensure application health, security, and compliance.
• Conduct operational reviews and drive continuous improvement in software performance and supportability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align software architecture with business and operational goals.
• Provide third-line support and act as an escalation point for complex software-related issues.
• Maintain documentation for software configurations, standards, and operational procedures.
• Develop and maintain scripts or automation workflows to streamline software deployment, configuration, monitoring, and reporting tasks.

Our requirements:

• Proven hands-on experience with enterprise software management and deployment/support in factory or office environments.
• Understanding of multiple vendor-specific applications and APIs in enterprise environments.
• Experience working with internal and external partners to evaluate, select, and implement software solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve complex software and infrastructure issues.
• Familiarity with patching, monitoring, and maintaining software applications at scale.
• Ability to work independently and provide technical guidance to junior team members.

Nice to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with software lifecycle management, budgeting, and operational analytics.
• Exposure to scripting or automation tools for software configuration and monitoring (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Understanding of network and IT security principles as they apply to software applications and endpoints.
• Experience contributing to enterprise architecture and software design discussions.

What we offer:

• Employment contract.
• Strong support for work-life balance, including flexible working hours (start time between 7:00 and 10:00 AM) and a hybrid work model at Business Garden in Poznań.
• Opportunities for professional development within the company, with strong support for internal career growth.
• Employee referral program.
• Additional vacation days based on length of employment.
• Holiday allowance when taking at least 2 weeks off.
• Daily use of a foreign language in a friendly international working environment.
• Private medical care, life insurance, sports card, meal allowance, language courses, a social fund budget, and various additional fun events in our office.
• Free access to our e-learning platform, featuring over 1,000 courses.

Please attach an English version of your CV.
John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a qualified individual with disability.