Software Engineer

Caterpillar•Decatur, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar's Digital Factory organization is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to support the development of modern, shop floor-facing digital applications in Decatur, IL. This role will focus on building scalable, high-performance web applications that stream and visualize large volumes of real-time manufacturing data, enabling improved operational awareness and decision-making across the facility. The Software Engineer will play a key role in designing and developing full-stack solutions that integrate OT/IoT data sources, leveraging cloud-native technologies within Microsoft Azure. This role requires a strong understanding of performance optimization in cloud environments, as well as experience building resilient, scalable platforms to support high-velocity data processing. This position will work closely with operations leadership, engineers, and cross-functional digital teams to transform traditionally siloed or hidden manufacturing data into actionable insights that drive efficiency, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to approach problems with a customer-first mindset and deliver practical, impactful solutions in dynamic environments
Experience building and delivering end-to-end web applications, with ownership over significant portions of the solution
Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular, including responsive UI design and component-based architecture
Experience developing APIs and services using Python (Django/Flask) and/or C#/.NET
Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, including application hosting, data services, and cloud-native solution design
Experience working with relational databases such as Azure SQL, including query optimization and data modeling concepts
Understanding of source control, build/release pipelines, and automated deployment practices
Experience integrating applications with external systems, including OT/IoT or enterprise platforms
Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and business stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or relevant industry experience.
Experience in manufacturing environments or industrial systems.
Familiarity with MES/MESA frameworks, ERP systems, or shop floor data systems
Experience working with large-scale, high-frequency data processing systems
Knowledge of event streaming and real-time data pipelines in Azure (e.g., Event Hub, Stream Analytics, Azure Functions)

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications for shop floor users, including UI components, APIs, and backend services
Build responsive, user-friendly interfaces that visualize real-time manufacturing data and key operational metrics
Develop and integrate services that connect to OT/IoT systems and enterprise data sources
Optimize application performance and scalability within an Azure cloud environment, particularly for high-throughput, real-time data workloads
Support cloud-native development practices, including microservices architecture, event-driven design, and distributed systems
Contribute to DevOps and CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable, repeatable, and automated deployments
Troubleshoot production issues and support continuous improvement of deployed applications
Collaborate with operations managers, plant leadership, data engineers, architects, and external partners to define and deliver technical solutions aligned to business needs
Translate business requirements into technical designs and high-quality software solutions