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.

JOB PURPOSE:

The   Software   Engineer contributes to design, development, and deployment of Caterpillar’s   state-of-the-art   digital   application s.

JOB DUTIES:

Responsibilities Include:

- Responsibilities across functional lines with individuals assigned in new program development and/or maintenance of existing mobile, WEB, Cloud, server, and/or distributed computing systems.

- Competent to perform   Spring Boot   and development assignments without close supervision; normally assigned the more complex aspects of systems work.

- Build new   backend microservices using Sprint Boot framework   leveraging   out of the box components as well as extending/customizing where necessary to meet business needs .

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

- Works on complex systems or infrastructure components that may be used by one or more applications or systems   under mentorship of Lead and Senior developer .

- Drives application development focused around delivering business valuable features .

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

- Communicate with others to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness .

- Performs integrated testing and customer acceptance testing of components that requires careful planning and execution to ensure   timely , quality results.

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

- Typical customers include Caterpillar customers, dealers, other external companies who   purchase   services offered by Caterpillar as well as internal business unit and/or service   centre   groups.

- Collaborate with project leads, senior   developers   and testers.

- Good team player with sense of accountability,   positivity   and flexibility.

Basic qualifications:

- Position requires a   four -year degree   or   equivalent   from   an accredited college or university.

- 2+ years of software development experience.

- 1 + years of experience in   working with Java Sprint boot framework.

Top candidates will also have   p roven experience in many of the following :

- Hands on   Experience   with Spring Boot framework   and   OSGi specification .

- Strong knowledge of micro-service logging, monitoring, debugging, and testing.

- Strong   proficiency   in Java programming language .

- Knowledge of RESTful web services and API development .

- Knowledge of markup languages such as JSON and YML .

- Interconnecting microservices with databases.

- Implementations experience in micro-service integration, packaging, build automation, and deployment .

- Understanding of software development principles and methodologies .

- Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate effectively with other developers and stakeholders.

- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills .

- Strong communication   and interpersonal skills .

Nice to   have.

- Familiarity with software development design patterns: GIT, Swagger, PCF, and Rabbit MQ

- Expertise   in API technologies such as Rest Webservices .

- Previous   experience writing unit tests with JUnit, Mockito, or   PowerMock

- Familiarity with database technologies such as MySQL, MongoDB,   PostgreSQL   or equivalent

- Knowledge of how streaming systems such as Kafka   operate .

- Working knowledge of quality and security scan technologies such as Sonar, Fortify, and   WebInspect   or equivalent.

- Knowledge of the Agile approach .

Posting Dates:
October 22, 2026 - November 29, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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