Senior Front-End Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Peoria, IL

1d•$112,710 - $183,140

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 solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world. Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Front-End Engineer with strong, hands-on coding expertise to join our eCommerce development team. This is a technical, development-focused position — ideal for someone who writes production-grade React/Next.js code daily, not a coordination-only role. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in React, Next.js, modern front-end architecture, and has delivered CMS-driven templates and reusable components used by non-technical teams. You will be a key contributor in our ongoing migration from JSP-based templates to a modern, headless front-end architecture. From day one, you’ll be expected to deliver high-quality code, lead component design decisions, troubleshoot complex issues, and help shape our evolving framework.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field—or equivalent experience.
Extensive front-end development experience with a portfolio of production work.
Advanced expertise in React and Next.js, including component system architecture, performance optimization, accessibility, and API-driven rendering.
Strong experience with CMS ecosystems (HCL Commerce CMC, AEM, headless CMS platforms).
Hands-on experience migrating monolithic or server-rendered templates (JSP, PHP, etc.) into modern headless architectures.
Proven ability to build flexible component libraries and templates for non-technical content authors.
Experience working with DX platforms, UX teams, and multi-site content management.
Familiarity with eCommerce platforms (e.g., Amazon, Shopify).
Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks (React, Next.js, Angular, Vue).
Strong understanding of RESTful integrations, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, GitHub, and modern build tooling (Webpack, Gulp, NPM, Yarn).
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), SQL databases, and server-side technologies (Node.js, PHP).
Deep understanding of responsive design, mobile-first development, and cross-browser compatibility.
Excellent problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and ability to lead, collaborate, and work independently.

Responsibilities

Rebuild legacy JSP-based marketing and sales components into scalable React/Next.js templates powered by CMS data.
Develop reusable, schema-driven components for non-technical CMS authors.
Integrate front-end templates with headless CMS APIs (REST and GraphQL).
Collaborate with marketing and content teams to ensure templates are flexible, on-brand, and author-friendly.
Architect and maintain the front-end framework with focus on performance, SEO, accessibility, and maintainability.
Write production-quality code supported by unit tests, end-to-end tests, and performance benchmarks.
Actively participate in code reviews, sprint ceremonies, and cross-functional technical discussions within a Scrum team.
Mentor junior developers and promote best practices across React, Next.js, testing, and CMS integration.