Lead Software Engineer - java Backend

Java Lead

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.

We are looking for innovative, highly competent Java lead to join our team to help drive the ongoing development of our cloud-based projects. This position requires extensive experience applying Java, cloud-based web application development environment.

Key Role/Responsibilities:

• Participate in grooming sessions, define LLDs, review with architects and other tech leads.
• Review code and coach team to ensure required coding standards are maintained.
• Provide technical delivery of Cloud software development capabilities, including analytics and infrastructure.
• Apply and integrate technologies such as Java, Spring, Web Services to conceptualize, design, and develop and unit test web applications development lifecycle.
• Leverage Java development expertise and an understanding of Cloud technologies to assist with developing overall Cloud transition strategy, to identify opportunities for future growth, and to introduce and leverage new technologies to support current and future mission within the Cloud.
• Work with the other leads to create product plans, resource and scope estimates and feature technical specifications

Required Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Java SE and EE, including multithreading, collections, and memory management with Cloud based skills.
• Strong expertise in microservices, API design (REST/GraphQL) and event-driven architecture.
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration.
• Hands-on experience with Spring (Core, Boot, MVC), Hibernate/JPA.
• Very good working experience in Cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Strong knowledge in Java Design Patterns.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with JUnit, Mockito, and integration testing frameworks.
• Development and implementation of features in any Cloud platform products and technologies.
• Strong Object-Oriented design skills and understanding of MVC.
• Understanding of AI integration, Agentic AI frameworks, and automation tools.
• Sufficient experience with Git to organize a large software project with multiple developers to include branching, tagging and merging.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and infrastructure as code.
• Experience developing applications with Agile team methodologies preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Desired Skills:

• Strong business application design skills.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
• Strong debugging skills.
• Highly proficient in standard Java development tools (VSCode, Maven, etc.)
• A strong interest in building security into applications from the initial design.
• Experience at creating technical project Documentation and task time estimates.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.