Sr. Software Engineer

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.

The successful candidate will join Caterpillar as a key contributor responsible for the design, development, and implementation of the new modern, cloud-based Global Warranty Management solution. Be part of a transformational program that streamlines dealer and business partner processes, accelerates and increases transparency in warranty experiences, and delivers actionable insights that drive product quality improvements and long-term profitability.

This role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of one of Caterpillar’s most exciting transformational initiatives over the coming years. You will play a pivotal role in supporting strategic change as we transition legacy systems to modern, cloud-based solutions via Agile software development.

What You Will Do:

We are seeking a seasoned Sr. Software Engineer that has responsibility across functional lines with individuals assigned in new feature development and/or maintenance of a new complex Global Warranty Management solution. Competent to perform (without close supervision) all programming, project management, and development assignments following an Agile Methodology; normally assigned the more complex aspects of systems work.

Work directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution, including responding to off-shift and weekend support calls.

Work independently on complex systems or infrastructure components that may be used by one or more applications or systems.

Drive application development focused around delivering valuable business features.

Mentor and assist software engineers, providing technical assistance and direction as needed.

Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits.

Design, test, and refine prompts and system instructions for large language models (LLMs) to support warranty workflows, decision support, reporting, and user assistance.

Identify and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team.

Communicate with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness.

Perform integrated testing and customer acceptance testing of components that require careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results.

The employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.

What

You Will Have:

Education Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field

Experience:

At least 5 years of hands-on experience as an application developer, with proficiency in Java and JavaScript.

Software Development:
Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements. Lead development activities, monitor quality, and advise on tool selection and utilization.

Software Product Technical Knowledge:
Knowledge of technical aspects of a software product; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products.

Software Product Testing:
Execute functional, performance,…