Senior Software Engineer - Software Engineering - only W2 - JC

Job Description (JD)

Position: Senior Security Engineer (Python Backend / Full Stack)
Client: John Deere
Location: Onsite at JDF,6400 NW 86th Street
Johnston
IA
USA
50131
Assessment: Glider Test John_Deere-83817819 (available in Glider)

Position Overview:

John Deere is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to help secure its next generation of connected vehicles. This role focuses on developing secure Python-based backend infrastructure while implementing security solutions for embedded systems, vehicle networks, and cloud-connected services. The ideal candidate is a strong Python full-stack developer with backend expertise and a solid understanding of embedded security, rather than someone primarily focused on cloud security.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop Python-based backend services supporting secure connected vehicle platforms.

• Define and review security architectures for embedded systems, cloud services, and mobile applications.

• Design and implement cryptographic security controls for embedded environments.

• Develop secure key management and access control mechanisms for resource-constrained devices.

• Build and enhance security solutions supporting autonomous vehicle technologies.

• Collaborate with embedded software, electrical systems, and cloud engineering teams.

• Influence architecture, secure development practices, and risk management across multiple product lines.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience with strong Python backend development.

• Full-stack development experience with emphasis on backend infrastructure.

• Experience working with Linux operating systems and distributions.

• Strong knowledge of cryptographic security controls for embedded systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing IoT devices.

• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) expertise, including certificate lifecycle management and key protection.

• DevOps experience, including CI/CD practices.

• Experience developing AWS-native applications.

• Knowledge of connected vehicle or embedded security architectures.

Technical Skills

• Python

• Backend API Development

• Full Stack Development

• Linux

• Embedded Security

• Cryptography

• PKI

• IoT

• DevOps

• AWS

• Security Architecture

• Key Management

• Access Control

• Certificate Lifecycle Management

Key Hiring Focus:

• Strong Python coding skills for backend infrastructure.

• Full-stack development experience with emphasis on backend.

• Embedded systems security and cryptographic implementation.

• Less emphasis on cloud security engineering; greater focus on secure software development and embedded security.

If you are interested, please reply with the following details:

• Full Legal Name
• Full Address (Example: 3207 Velma Ln, Melissa, TX 75454)
• Date of Birth (MM/DD)
• Last 4 Digits of SSN
• Work Authorization (USC)
• Last Working Day of Previous Company

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you!

Best Regards,