Sr. Software Engineer

Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

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:

The Sr. Software Engineer will develop in Java and support the Cat Integrated Procurement (IP) eCommerce application and be a member of the Cat IP Re-platforming project team to convert the code base from a legacy application to a modernized cloud application. 

What You Will Do:

• The Sr. Cat IP Software Engineer contributes to design, development, code review and deployment of Cat IP in support of customer connections to dealers.

• Understanding the business requirements for new features implemented within the Cat Integrated Procurement eCommerce application and working with business and business analysts for gathering & refining business requirements and to recommend any changes which could impact business.

• Competent to perform all programming, project management, and development assignments without close supervision; normally assigned the more complex aspects of systems work.

• Preparing the technical design documents based on the business requirements.

• Design & build new features for Cat IP to meet business needs.

• Works directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution.

• Leading Development & unit/integration testing of new features for the scrum team.

• Performing Code Reviews, Performance Assessments, Architecture discussions.

• Ensuring team’s overall code quality and velocity

• Works with the support team for addressing critical production issues in a timely fashion.

• Works independently on complex systems or infrastructure components that may be used by one or more eCommerce applications or systems.

• Drives application development focused around delivering business valuable features.

• Mentor and assist software engineers, providing technical assistance and direction as needed.

• Identifies and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team

What You Will Have
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 the software product design.
Software Product Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of technical aspects of a software products; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products.

Considerations For Top Candidates:

• Software development experience designing and developing software applications in Java

• Experience with Spring Boot

• Experience with service-oriented architecture

• Experience with AWS Cloud Computing Services

• Knowledge of IT security principles and how they apply to eCommerce applications

What You Will Get:

Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipme