Application Developer - Cybersecurity

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.

Application developer for a suite of in-house developed Web Applications. Candidates will partner with a team of developers and application architects to build and maintain in-house developed cybersecurity applications.

• Responsible for developing various internal cybersecurity focused web applications to realize and grow our service offering.
• Partners with product architects in resolving technical matters associated with our product and associated service offerings.
• Provides daily operational support and maintenance for one or more products needed to deliver the team's service offerings.
• Interfaces with internal process partners and vendor support staff to resolve technical issues attributed to products supported by the team.
• Execute development driven by agile user stories and features for supported products.
• Achieve sprint efficiency and deliver milestone goals.
• Perform testing during development processes and QA prior to production deployment.

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Security Engineering/Architecture, Computer Science, or comparable experience.
• Entry level skillset in application development including various programming languages and frameworks (i.e. Python, HTML, Type Script, SQL, React, Flask)
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodology
• Familiarity with the use of various AI Models (Git Hub Co‑Pilot, Claude, Chat GPT, Grok, ETC).
• Experience in Developing web applications with a focus on delivering upon customer requirements.
• AWS Cloud Experience
• Good Knowledge of software development processes, security assessments in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process, and secure coding.

• One or more professional certification(s) from an accredited institution (CISSP, CCSP, GWEB, Linux, Python, CISSP, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Caterpillar Cyber Security Policies and Directives
• Excellent critical thinking, problem‑solving, as well as written/verbal communication skills
• Service Now incident/request management experience

• The ideal location for this role is East Peoria‑IL, Irving‑TX, Nashville‑TN

• 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.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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