Cat Digital/Cat Technology - Software Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Peoria, IL

About The Position

As a Software Engineering Professional, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying Caterpillar’s cutting-edge digital platform. You will be responsible for managing your own work assignments and coordinating with team members to ensure successful project completion. In this position, you will contribute to building a world-class platform that supports a diverse range of digital applications. Your responsibilities will span across various functional areas, including new program development and the maintenance of existing mobile, web, and cloud systems.

Requirements

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
Effective Communications: understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
Software Development: knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements
Software Development Life Cycle: knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace
Software Integration Engineering: knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design, develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages
Software Product Design/Architecture: knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into software product design
Software Product Technical Knowledge: knowledge of technical aspects of a software product; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products
Software Product Testing: 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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related degree (selected candidates must complete their degree by their start date)
0-2 years of relevant experience related to this field (internships or academic projects are a plus)
Minimum cumulative GPA requirement 3.0/ 4.0 (no rounding)
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment outside of the classroom

Responsibilities

Designing, developing, and deploying Caterpillar’s cutting-edge digital platform.
Managing your own work assignments
Coordinating with team members to ensure successful project completion.
Contributing to building a world-class platform that supports a diverse range of digital applications.
New program development and the maintenance of existing mobile, web, and cloud systems.