Caterpillar Inc.
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.
Career Area Technology, Digital and Data
Job Purpose Lead Software Engineer provides technical leadership in design, development, testing and deployment of Caterpillar’s state‑of‑the‑art digital platform hosted on AWS. This position will build a world‑class platform to host a wide range of digital applications.
Job Duties
Design and develop backend RESTful API web services using microservices architecture.
Oversee and mentor other developers and handle code reviews.
Act as team leader for development and support groups; provide programming and application/technical leadership, guidance, and assistance to other team members.
Work directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution.
Drive application development focused around delivering business‑valuable features.
Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits.
Guide the team to develop a structured application/interface code, new program documentation, operations documentation, and user guides in a casual, flexible environment.
Lead development of new functionality and applications on cross‑functional Agile project teams.
What You Will Have
Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision‐making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Top Candidates Will Also Have
Extensive experience software development experience using Java 17 or higher and SpringBoot RESTful API development.
Extensive experience deploying and maintaining software using public clouds such as AWS or Azure.
Message streaming solutions, such as AWS Kinesis, AWS SQS, AWS SNS, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, Apache ActiveMQ, Azure Event Hub.
Datastores such as AWS Aurora, AWS RDS, AWS DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, ElasticSearch, MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis.>
Deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Azure Devops, Jenkins, GoCD, etc.
Working within an Agile framework (ideally Scrum).
Additional Details
This position requires the candidate to be based in Chicago, IL.
Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Summary Pay Range $126,000.00 - $204,720.00
Benefits
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.
Posting Dates December 16, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Equal Opportunity Employer Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Career Area Technology, Digital and Data
Job Purpose Lead Software Engineer provides technical leadership in design, development, testing and deployment of Caterpillar’s state‑of‑the‑art digital platform hosted on AWS. This position will build a world‑class platform to host a wide range of digital applications.
Job Duties
Design and develop backend RESTful API web services using microservices architecture.
Oversee and mentor other developers and handle code reviews.
Act as team leader for development and support groups; provide programming and application/technical leadership, guidance, and assistance to other team members.
Work directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution.
Drive application development focused around delivering business‑valuable features.
Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits.
Guide the team to develop a structured application/interface code, new program documentation, operations documentation, and user guides in a casual, flexible environment.
Lead development of new functionality and applications on cross‑functional Agile project teams.
What You Will Have
Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision‐making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Top Candidates Will Also Have
Extensive experience software development experience using Java 17 or higher and SpringBoot RESTful API development.
Extensive experience deploying and maintaining software using public clouds such as AWS or Azure.
Message streaming solutions, such as AWS Kinesis, AWS SQS, AWS SNS, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, Apache ActiveMQ, Azure Event Hub.
Datastores such as AWS Aurora, AWS RDS, AWS DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, ElasticSearch, MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis.>
Deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Azure Devops, Jenkins, GoCD, etc.
Working within an Agile framework (ideally Scrum).
Additional Details
This position requires the candidate to be based in Chicago, IL.
Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Summary Pay Range $126,000.00 - $204,720.00
Benefits
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.
Posting Dates December 16, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Equal Opportunity Employer Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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