Senior 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.
Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Job Summary:
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will build platform notification services that enable Caterpillar customers to be alerted for events that are critical to efficiently operate Caterpillar engines and machines.
What You Will Do:
As a Senior Software Engineer you will be is responsible for development of services using Scala and data streaming technologies. The responsibilities include the following:
Competent to perform all programming, project management, and development assignments without close supervision; normally assigned the more complex aspects of systems work.
Works directly on complex

application/technical

problem identification and resolution
Works independently on complex systems or infrastructure components that may be used by one or more applications or systems.
Drives application development focused around delivering business valuable features
Mentors and assists software engineers, providing technical assistance and direction as needed
Maintains high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits
Identifies and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team
Guides the team to develop structured

application/interface

code, new program documentation, operations documentation and user guides in a casual, flexible environment
Communicates with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness
Performs integration 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.
What You Will Have:
Extensive experience with software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
Strong understanding of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
Knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design, develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages.
Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements.
Consideration For Top Candidates:
A four-year degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited college or university.
5+ years of Java 8 or higher
2+ years of Scala programming
2+ years of data streaming technologies such as Akka (Streams, Actors, Persistence), Spark Streaming, Flink, Kinesis, etc.
Deploying software using CI/CD tools, such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.
Deploying and maintaining software using AWS. Other AWS technologies, such as API Gateway, ALB, NLB, Fargate, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, IAM, CloudFormation, etc
Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
Application architectural patterns, such as MVC, Microservices, Event-driven, etc.
Developing software applications using relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, AWS DynamoDB
Experience with design and implementation of high-availability and reliable solutions
Designing, developing, deploying and maintaining software at scale.
Working within an Agile framework (ideally Scrum)
Additional Info:
This position has the option to be Remote but is preferred to be based out of either our Chicago, IL; Peoria, IL; Dallas, TX or Denver, CO offices with a flexible hybrid work environment.
Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. Weve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at

Career Area:
Business Technologies, 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.
Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Job Summary:
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will build platform notification services that enable Caterpillar customers to be alerted for events that are critical to efficiently operate Caterpillar engines and machines.
What You Will Do:
As a Senior Software Engineer you will be is responsible for development of services using Scala and data streaming technologies. The responsibilities include the following:
Competent to perform all programming, project management, and development assignments without close supervision; normally assigned the more complex aspects of systems work.
Works directly on complex

application/technical

problem identification and resolution
Works independently on complex systems or infrastructure components that may be used by one or more applications or systems.
Drives application development focused around delivering business valuable features
Mentors and assists software engineers, providing technical assistance and direction as needed
Maintains high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits
Identifies and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team
Guides the team to develop structured

application/interface

code, new program documentation, operations documentation and user guides in a casual, flexible environment
Communicates with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness
Performs integration 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.
What You Will Have:
Extensive experience with software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
Strong understanding of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
Knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design, develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages.
Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements.
Consideration For Top Candidates:
A four-year degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited college or university.
5+ years of Java 8 or higher
2+ years of Scala programming
2+ years of data streaming technologies such as Akka (Streams, Actors, Persistence), Spark Streaming, Flink, Kinesis, etc.
RESTful API development
Deploying software using CI/CD tools, such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.
Deploying and maintaining software using AWS. Other AWS technologies, such as API Gateway, ALB, NLB, Fargate, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, IAM, CloudFormation, etc
Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
Application architectural patterns, such as MVC, Microservices, Event-driven, etc.
Developing software applications using relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, AWS DynamoDB
Experience with design and implementation of high-availability and reliable solutions
Designing, developing, deploying and maintaining software at scale.
Working within an Agile framework (ideally Scrum)
Additional Info:
This position has the option to be Remote but is preferred to be based out of either our Chicago, IL; Peoria, IL; Dallas, TX or Denver, CO offices with a flexible hybrid work environment.
Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. Weve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at

www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:
April 19, 2024 - April 24, 2024

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