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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.

As a Senior Digital Architect within Global Parts Pricing (GPP), you will serve as a key technical resource supporting the design, development, and implementation of analytics, automation, data, and AI-enabled solutions. This role will help execute the Global Parts Pricing technology roadmap by translating business needs into scalable technical solutions that drive pricing strategy and business outcomes.

You will partner closely with the Lead Solutions Architect, business leaders, Caterpillar IT, analytics teams, and technical stakeholders to evaluate opportunities, develop solution recommendations, and support the successful delivery of strategic technology initiatives.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with a practical understanding of enterprise architecture, modern analytics platforms, cloud technologies, automation, and Artificial Intelligence solutions.

The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, technically curious, and comfortable working across business and technical teams to solve complex challenges and deliver measurable business value.

What You Will Do

Solution Design & Architecture

• Support the development and execution of the Global Parts Pricing technology roadmap.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and architecture recommendations.
• Collaborate with business partners and Caterpillar IT to evaluate technology options supporting current and future business needs.
• Assist in designing data, analytics, application, automation, and integration solutions.
• Participate in architecture reviews and provide recommendations supporting enterprise standards.
• Develop technical documentation, solution designs, integration strategies, and implementation recommendations.

Analytics, Data & AI Solutions

• Design and support analytics, reporting, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Develop Proofs of Concept to evaluate emerging technologies and innovative approaches.
• Support the integration of machine learning, Generative AI, and advanced analytics capabilities into business processes.
• Collaborate with analytics teams to improve data accessibility, reporting, and decision support capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to leverage automation and AI to improve business efficiency and customer value.

Technical Implementation & Delivery

• Partner with delivery teams to support solution implementation and successful project execution.
• Provide technical guidance during development, testing, deployment, and support activities.
• Evaluate system performance and recommend opportunities for enhancement and optimization.
• Assist with troubleshooting complex technical challenges across applications, integrations, and analytics platforms.
• Promote architecture best practices, security standards, and governance requirements.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with Global Parts Pricing business leaders, Caterpillar IT, analytics teams, and project stakeholders.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Facilitate discussions that align business priorities with technical capabilities.
• Support strategic business initiatives through architecture recommendations and technical leadership.

What You Have

Technical Architecture

• Experience supporting enterprise-scale analytics, data, application, or platform solutions.
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical technical designs and solution recommendations.
• Understanding of application architecture, data architecture, system integrations, and cloud-based technologies.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture principles and solution delivery methodologies.

Analytics, Data & AI

• Working knowledge of analytics platforms, data architecture, machine learning concepts, and Generative AI technologies.
• Understanding of data integration, ETL processes, APIs, and modern cloud-based data ecosystems.
• Experience supporting analytics and AI-enabled business solutions.

Technical Expertise

Hands-on experience with:

• Python
• SQL
• Snowflake
• AWS

Experience working with:

• Cloud-native technologies
• Data platforms and analytics ecosystems
• APIs and systems integrations
• Automation and workflow tools

Communication & Collaboration

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to present technical recommendations in a clear and understandable manner.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.

What Will Set You Apart

• Hands-on experience with AWS Bedrock.
• Experience with Snowflake Cortex.
• Experience with Dataiku.
• Experience with Power BI.
• Experience with Power Automate.
• Experience developing analytics, automation, or AI-enabled solutions.
• Knowledge of machine learning and Generative AI implementation approaches.
• Experience working within pricing, manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, or analytics organizations.
• Experience supporting large-scale cross-functional technology initiatives.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will be recognized as a trusted technical partner who helps transform business requirements into scalable technology solutions. They will deliver practical architecture recommendations, support the successful implementation of analytics and AI initiatives, and help drive innovation across the Global Parts Pricing organization. Their contributions will enhance decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and support long-term business strategy through modern technology solutions.

Additional Information

Locations: Peoria, IL or Irving, TX

Work Arrangement: Full-time in office

Posting Duration: 7 Business Days

Relocation Assistance: Available

Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Travel: Up to 10%

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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:

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

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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