Job Information
Caterpillar, Inc. Lead Software Engineer in Irving, Texas
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.
Role Definition
Come to Caterpillar and be a Lead Software Engineer that contributes to the creation of a new application that will be used across Caterpillar by product SMEs focused on advanced troubleshooting for Cat customers. You’ll have the opportunity to design, develop, mentor junior team members and deploy a cloud-based authoring application for this new Advanced Troubleshooting program. This position will collaborate and pair with other development team members to design and develop new, scalable, secure, and reliable features utilizing modern application development design patterns. This position enables the dealer service business and aligns with enterprise goals of parts sales and services growth.
Responsibilities
Designing, modifying, developing, writing and implementing software programming applications for target system using agile methods.
Writing source codes for new applications, and/or generating and enhancing code samples for existing applications.
Facilitates in application design reviews and walkthroughs.
Creates and evaluates technical alternatives for complex applications.
Develops various, distinct, and multiple technical application designs.
Prepares technical design documents and blueprints for applications.
Provides consulting on both selection and utilization of developers' workbench tools.
Ensures each phase in the target architectural process and selects corresponding portfolio of services to ensure that stakeholder requirements are fully met.
Demonstrates experience with the architecture and design of major or multiple products.
Advises others on implementing quality assurance deliverables and estimated outcomes for target architecture.
Works with integrating software into the customer or partner framework and infrastructure.
Skill Descriptors
Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
Software Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.
Software Integration Engineering : Knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design, develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages.
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.
Consideration for Top Candidates:
Designing complex multi-region architectures in Microsoft Azure Cloud.
Knowledge on Azure Services (AppInsights, Cosmos, EventHub, Redis, MSI, KeyVault) and API Manager like APIGEE.
Experience on Java Spring Boot designing, developing, deploying and maintaining software at scale.
Programming Algorithm and Design Patterns
Strong experience in software troubleshooting
What you Will Get:
Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Learn more on our Built In Chicago page at https://www.builtinchicago.org/company/caterpillar
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Additional Details:
This position has the option to be based out of either our Chicago, IL; Peoria, IL or Irving, TX (Dallas) offices with a flexible hybrid work environment.
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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:
September 11, 2024 - September 22, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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