Senior Software Engineer, Cat Digital

Senior Backend Software Engineer

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

As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will contribute to design, development, testing, and deployment of enterprise API services or distributed systems.

What You Will Do:

Responsibilities of the incumbents are across functional lines with individuals assigned in new program development of web services, enterprise API, Microservices, and/or distributed computing systems in a public Cloud environment:

• Develops application solution design working with cross-functional teams.
• Delivers proof-of-concepts (PoCs), conducts feasibility studies, and contributes to solution discovery initiatives.
• Reviews solution design, pull requests, and test strategies; handles major technical debt.
• Leads challenging programming and development tasks.
• Works independently on systems or infrastructure components used across applications.
• Drives development of features as feature or module lead.
• Guides structured code development and documentation in a flexible environment.
• Leverages Gen AI tools like GitHub Copilot and MCP to boost productivity.
• Resolves complex technical issues, including off-shift and weekend support.
• Maintains high standards of software security and quality through best practices.
• Communicates with users and stakeholders to support development, debugging, and testing.
• Mentors, trains, and assists in hiring new or junior staff.
• Identifies and encourages team growth and improvement opportunities.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by Caterpillar management.

What You Will Have:

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Proficient in developing Microservices and Enterprise-grade APIs using Java 11 (preferably Java 17), Spring Boot framework, and RESTful architecture. Hands-on experience with AWS services such as Lambda, S3, ECS, Kinesis, API Gateway, and CloudWatch. Strong expertise in transactional RDBMS and database versioning e.g. PostgreSQL and Flyway. Demonstrated success in delivering Proof of Concepts (PoCs) and leading solution design activities. Proven ability to build scalable, high-performance, secure, and robust backend systems. Familiarity with Generative AI tools like GitHub Copilot, MCP, and AI Agents to enhance productivity. Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or Azure DevOps. Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in data analysis and analytics using SQL and Snowflake. Experience with CAT Helios Platform development. Exposure to CAT Foresight or Condition Monitoring systems.

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!

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For over 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed to and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range: $110,520.00 - $179,640.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits: Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement * These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.