Senior Digital Operations Engineer

Caterpillar • Chicago, IL

78d • $110,520 - $179,640

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Cat® Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital and analytics solutions for our customers and dealers. We've created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. With over 1.5M connected assets worldwide, our business and in the industries, we serve, data is generated continuously by Cat® equipment using the latest technology, advanced analytics, telematics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.

Requirements

• Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
• Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
• Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.
• Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements.
• Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience with software development & scripting, with a focus on solutioning and automation of routine tasks & processes.
• Experience & passion for supporting production applications, services, components, or cloud infrastructure - data, APIs, services, UI/front-end.
• Hands-on technical expertise with AWS/Azure, Snowflake, Python/Java, Full-Stack Development or Full-Stack Support.
• Hands-on technical expertise with RBAC, IAM, entitlements & roles, and access management.
• Experience with Agile methodology & tooling (Azure DevOps preferred), as well as CI/CD & software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify automation opportunities across a complex technology landscape.
• Gather requirements, propose automation solutions, and lead execution/development.
• Support digital applications and components to build better operational capabilities (on-call required).
• Develop, deploy, maintain and optimize automation tools, scripts, and agents.
• Create bespoke solutions/capabilities/tools using Python, SQL, AWS, Streamlit, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Copilot Studio and others.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing