Principal Architect, Precision Tech Systems

<p>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.</p> <h5> </h5> <p><em> John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans. </em></p> <p><em> </em></p> <p><em><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Primary Location:</strong> United States (US) - Iowa  - Urbandale  <br><strong>Function:</strong> Technology (CA)<br><strong>Title: </strong>Principal Architect, Precision Tech Systems - 121210</span></span></em> <br><em><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Onsite/Remote:</strong>Remote Position</span></span></em></p> <p> </p> <p><em><span style="color:#ff0000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">This position is eligible for remote work at the present time. The arrangement may be delayed for training or other job acclimation purposes and remains subject to change.</span></span></span></em>  </p> <p><em><span style="color:#ff0000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"></span></span></span></em> </p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Your Responsibilities</b></h2> </div><div><p> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:arial;font-size:10.0pt">As a <strong>Principle Architect, Precision Tech Systems</strong> for <strong>ISG </strong>located in <strong>Urbandale, IA </strong>you will be:</p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:arial;font-size:10.0pt"> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial;font-size:10.0pt">Lead and manage architectural direction for technology stacks spanning software, systems, and integration layers.</li> <li style="font-family:arial;font-size:10.0pt">Provide technical leadership across multiple delivery teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and business outcomes.</li> <li style="font-family:arial;font-size:10.0pt">Challenge existing norms and organizational inertia with new concepts and ways of thinking.</li> <li style="font-family:arial;font-size:10.0pt">Drive architectural decisions that balance innovation, scalability, reliability, security, and delivery execution.</li> <li style="font-family:arial;font-size:10.0pt">Partner closely with product, engineering, systems, and platform teams to translate strategy into executable architecture.</li> <li style="font-family:arial;font-size:10.0pt">Mentor and develop architects and senior technical contributors.</li> <li style="font-family:arial;font-size:10.0pt">Review designs, guide trade‑off decisions, and ensure architectural consistency across initiatives.</li> <li style="font-family:arial;font-size:10.0pt">Support modernization efforts, including service‑oriented and distributed architectures.</li> </ul> <p style="font-family:arial;font-size:10.0pt"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:arial;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position.</strong></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What Skills You Need</b></h2> </div><div><p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">15 or years of experience in: Software delivery and development and Technical leadership and team leadership roles.</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrated experience (multiple examples) building teams and leading complex, cross‑team technology initiatives from concept through delivery.</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong background in modern software architecture, service-oriented interfaces and development practices.</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Multiple examples of personally using AI tools to build out a product.</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to operate effectively in a highly collaborative, multi‑disciplinary environment.</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Familiarity with on‑board communication networks, including: CAN and Automotive Ethernet.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What Makes You Standout</b></h2> </div><div><p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience with development and delivery of products in agriculture or other off-highway related fields.</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience managing delivery solutions for multiple platform adoptions.</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Systems engineering experience across both: On‑board (embedded) systems and Off‑board (enterprise / cloud) systems.</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience with Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) concepts and designs.</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience with FuSA and Security design considerations.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Education</b></h2> </div><div><p> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:arial;font-size:10.0pt">Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:</p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:arial;font-size:10.0pt"> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial;font-size:10.0pt">Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.</li> <li style="font-family:arial;font-size:10.0pt">Equivalent practical experience may be considered.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Competencies</b></h2> </div><div><p> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt">To reference the competencies associated with the job posting, please use the <a href="https://jobcatalog.deere.com/JobCatalog/home">Job Catalog Home</a> and search for the GJE job.</p></div></div></div><div class="WordSection1"> <p><strong>What You'll Get</strong></p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Flexible work arrangements</li> <li>Highly competitive base pay </li> <li>Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)</li> <li>Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account</li> <li>Adoption assistance</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programs</li> <li>Tuition assistance</li> <li>Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations</li> <li>Charitable contribution match</li> <li>Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use</li> <li>Vacation and Holiday Pay</li> </ul> <p> $162,240.00  - $243,348.00  + Benefits</p> <p style="margin-left:3.0px">Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package <a href="https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL</a> </p> <p style="margin-left:3.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Must be 18 years of age or older to apply</span></span></p> </div> <p><span style="font-size:9.0px">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:9.0px">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:9.0px">ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:9.0px"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><em>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.</em></span></span></p> <p> </p>