Senior Software Engineer - Search

Cat Digital Software Development Role

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.

Role Definition: Performs implementation, regular problem solving, maintenance and support for an agile software development.

Basic qualifications:

• Position requires a four-year degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• 8+ years of Software Development experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Search engine like AWS OpenSearch, Lucid, SOLR etc.
• Hands on experience in Java, Python, Jenkins, Kubernetes (Optional).

Experience in the following:

• XML/HTML, Python scripts
• Web Servers (Apache, IIS)
• Database (Oracle, SQLlite, DB2)
• SQL
• Java/JavaScript
• Eclipse IDE
• XPath
• XSLT
• Bash scripting

Desired Qualifications:

• IT experience related to programming, integration or infrastructure
• Knowledge and experience with Change Management and Agile methodologies
• Specific examples of desired experience include: IBM Watson Explorer & Search Engine administration

Skill Descriptors:

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 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.

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.

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