Are you an early-career Software Engineer or Data Engineer who thrives on building scalable internal tooling, automating complex data workflows, and optimizing modern CI/CD pipelines? Do you bring sharp Python development skills, a passion for GitHub Actions and Databricks job orchestration, and the desire to work at the intersection of advanced analytics and off-road vehicle engineering? As Cerebral Staffing , we are seeking a motivated Software / Data Engineer to join our team supporting our client, John Deere , within their Turf & Compact Utility Products Data & AI Team in Fuquay-Varina, NC . Whether you have a background in Computer Science, lakehouse data architectures, or automated workflow orchestration, this is an exceptional long-term opportunity to scale high-impact engineering tools for an industry leader. Software Engineer (Data & AI Team) - John Deere (Fuquay-Varina, NC) This is a long-term 2+ year contract opportunity paying up to $50/hr , including 2 weeks of PTO . Operating onsite/hybrid in Fuquay-Varina, NC , you will work alongside experienced vehicle data engineers and analysts to build internal automation tools, manage GitHub CI/CD pipelines, and schedule Databricks job workflows—directly accelerating the team's ability to analyze telematics and off-road vehicle data.

Position Details & Compensation Pay Rate:

Up to $50/hr (W2) .

Location:

Fuquay-Varina, NC (Turf & Compact Utility Products Facility).

Duration:

2+ Years (Providing long-term contract stability).

Shift & Hours:

1st Shift / Standard Business Hours.

Benefits:

2 Weeks PTO , Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, and Referral Bonuses.

Work Environment:

Collaborative Data & AI engineering setting combining heads-down software development with cross-disciplinary team support.

Core Responsibilities Internal Tooling & Automation:

Design, build, and maintain Python-based internal tooling and automation scripts to eliminate manual data workflows and enhance developer productivity.

CI/CD & Repository Management:

Own and improve GitHub CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions), participate in code reviews, enforce branching strategies, and uphold software engineering standards.

Databricks Workflow Orchestration:

Develop, schedule, and manage automated Databricks jobs, Workflows, and notebooks for large-scale data processing.

Pipeline & API Support:

Collaborate with data engineers on pipeline development and develop or consume REST APIs (FastAPI, Flask, Requests) to connect internal systems.

Technical Documentation:

Write clear documentation for internal tools, deployment pipelines, and automated solutions.

Required Qualifications & Technical Skills Experience & Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field with 2+ years of professional software development experience (including software internships/co-ops).

Core Language:

Advanced proficiency in Python for tooling, automation, and data scripting.

Git & CI/CD:

Strong expertise in Git / GitHub workflows, pull requests, and GitHub Actions CI/CD pipeline management.

Data Platforms & SQL:

Hands-on experience with Databricks (or Snowflake/Spark) notebooks, job scheduling, and writing SQL queries for structured data transformations.

IDE & Tooling:

Proficient with VS Code workflows, debugging, extensions, and GitHub Copilot integration. What Makes You Stand Out Experience building/consuming REST APIs in Python (FastAPI, Flask). Familiarity with Databricks Asset Bundles (infrastructure-as-code) or Docker containers. Exposure to lakehouse formats ( Delta Lake , Parquet) or vehicle telematics / CAN bus protocols.

APPLY NOW

to build high-impact automation tooling, optimize enterprise data pipelines, and advance your engineering career with John Deere !

Pay:

Up to $50.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person