Senior Software Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Peoria, IL

3d•$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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related technical field or equivalent working experience
Hands-on experience in software development, systems analysis, and application design.
Proficiency in object-oriented programming concepts, software architecture patterns, and database design.
Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and enterprise application development.
Experience with APIs, distributed systems, cloud computing platforms, and scalable software architectures.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Java
Python
JavaScript
TypeScript
C#
SQL
React
Angular
Node.js
Spring Boot
.NET / .NET Core
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Docker
Kubernetes
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Microsoft SQL Server
Elasticsearch
NoSQL Databases
Jenkins
Azure DevOps
Git
CI/CD Pipelines
Microservices Architecture
APIs & Distributed Systems
Agile/Scrum Methodology
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Responsibilities

Design, develop, implement, test, and maintain software applications using Agile/Scrum software development methodologies.
Write, modify, debug, and optimize clean, scalable, and efficient code using programming languages including Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, and SQL.
Develop business-critical software features, APIs, backend services, and enterprise applications.
Build and maintain distributed systems, microservices architectures, and cloud-native applications.
Develop and integrate software solutions supporting Caterpillar digital initiatives, connected equipment, IoT systems, enterprise tools, and data analytics platforms.
Participate in software architecture design, code reviews, technical documentation, and systems integration activities.
Analyze technical requirements and identify appropriate software engineering solutions.
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex software defects, integration issues, and performance bottlenecks.
Optimize application reliability, scalability, maintainability, and security.
Automate workflows and deployment processes to improve system efficiency and operational performance.
Apply object-oriented programming principles, algorithms, and software engineering best practices to develop technical solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, QA engineers, DevOps engineers, systems analysts, and business stakeholders.
Gather, analyze, and refine technical and functional requirements from internal users and customers.
Communicate technical solutions, project updates, and system requirements effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Participate in Agile sprint planning, standups, backlog refinement, and release activities.
Develop and execute unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and user acceptance testing procedures.
Utilize automated testing frameworks and CI/CD deployment pipelines to ensure software quality and reliability.
Ensure compliance with software engineering standards, coding best practices, and secure software development requirements.
Contribute to software engineering standards, coding guidelines, and development best practices.
Identify opportunities for process improvements, system enhancements, and application optimization.
Support knowledge sharing and mentor junior engineers when applicable.
Research and implement emerging technologies, frameworks, and development tools to improve software capabilities.