Senior Software Engineer

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• A qualified candidate will possess the ability to work independently, design, develop, test and deploy software applications.
• Work on functional lines with individuals assigned in new program development and/or maintenance of Cloud, server and/or distributed computing systems.
• Mentor junior developers, provide technical assistance as needed, perform code reviews, and work directly on complex applications and technical problem identification and resolution.
• Work on infrastructure components that may be used by one or more applications or systems and focus on delivering business value features.
• Create program and operations documentation in a casual, flexible environment.
• Collaborate with business and internal customers to guide development, debugging, and testing for application software accuracy and completeness.
• Develop new functionality and applications on cross-functional Agile project teams.
• Perform integrated testing and customer acceptance testing of components to ensure timely, quality results.

• Software Development Life Cycle:
  Knowledge of software development life cycle and structured methodology for delivering and managing software products.
• Software Integration Engineering:
  Knowledge of software integration processes; ability to design, develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages.
• Effective Communications:
  Understanding of effective communication concepts and ability to transmit, receive, and interpret ideas and information clearly.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking:
  Ability to analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proven experience designing scalable architecture systems for Java-based applications.
• Strong experience in Spring Boot framework for building scalable, maintainable applications.
• Deep expertise in object-oriented design, design patterns, and software architecture.
• Proven experience architecting and deploying solutions on AWS or Azure cloud platforms.
• Experience with databases (SQL) and ORM tools such as Hibernate, JPA, or Spring Data.
• Experience with writing complex SQL queries and creating stored procedures and functions.
• Familiarity with Snowflake data warehouse technology.
• Proficiency in concurrency and multi-threading in Java, with the ability to design and implement thread-safe, high-performance applications.
• Design, develop, and deploy robust AI and machine learning models and algorithms into production environments.
• Strong knowledge of software integration, data exchange interfaces, and API design.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency in automated testing (Playwright), CI/CD pipelines, and Dev Ops practices.
• Experience in mentoring software engineering teams.

• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks or mobile development (e.g., React, Angular).
• Certifications in AWS, Azure, or relevant cloud technologies.
• Experience with commercial database systems and web-based software design.

• Office locations:
  Peoria, IL;
  Chicago, IL;
  Dallas, TX;
  Cary, NC;
  Denver, CO.
• Relocation assistance is NOT available.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
• This position will require up to 10% travel.

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Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Salary is one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

• 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
• Tution 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 sponsorship tied to a specific employer. Caterpillar offers job opportunities outside the U.S. which can be found at

Posting Dates:
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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.