Lead 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.

Technology, Digital and Data

Lead Software Engineer provides technical leadership in design, development, testing and deployment of Caterpillar’s state‑of‑the‑art digital platform hosted on AWS. This position will build a world‑class platform to host a wide range of digital applications.

• Design and develop backend RESTful API web services using microservices architecture.
• Oversee and mentor other developers and handle code reviews.
• Act as team leader for development and support groups; provide programming and application/technical leadership, guidance, and assistance to other team members.
• Work directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution.
• Drive application development focused around delivering business‑valuable features.
• Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits.
• Guide the team to develop a structured application/interface code, new program documentation, operations documentation, and user guides in a casual, flexible environment.
• Lead development of new functionality and applications on cross‑functional Agile project teams.

• Software Development:
  Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
• Software Product Design/Architecture:
  Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
• 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.

• Extensive experience software development experience using Java 17 or higher and Spring Boot RESTful API development.
• Extensive experience deploying and maintaining software using public clouds such as AWS or Azure.
• Message streaming solutions, such as AWS Kinesis, AWS SQS, AWS SNS, Apache Kafka, Rabbit
  
  MQ, Apache Active
  
  MQ, Azure Event Hub.
• Data stores such as AWS Aurora, AWS RDS, AWS Dynamo
  
  DB, Postgre
  
  SQL, MySQL, Oracle, Elastic Search, Mongo
  
  DB, Cassandra, Redis.>
• Deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Azure Devops, Jenkins, GoCD, etc.
• Working within an Agile framework (ideally Scrum).

• This position requires the candidate to be based in Chicago, IL.
• Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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• 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.

December 16, 2025 - January 4, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.