À propos de ce poste Senior Software Engineer chez Caterpillar
Career Area:
Technology, Digital and DataJob 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.
Are you looking for your next big challenge?
For more than 90 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. Customers turn to Caterpillar to help them develop infrastructure, energy and natural resource assets. With 2019 sales and revenues of $53.8 billion, Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.
Caterpillar is investing in our digital future, and we’re looking for the best Software Engineer. Our iconic products have evolved from mechanical work horses to highly sophisticated, electronically-controlled worksite solutions. This transformation, along with our smart factories and our integrated dealer network, has a wealth of data ready to be leveraged by our customers and our dealers. Think you have what it takes to develop the software and architect the platform to support Caterpillar’s digital revolution? We at Caterpillar Digital are working to put together the Digital platform for delivering industry-leading digital solutions in support of profitable growth for Caterpillar, dealers & our end customers.
Come join us in this exciting journey and be part of the world class organization and play a key role in its digital transformation.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Lead – Java, AWS, Microservices & AI Engineering
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead to lead the design, development, and delivery of cloud-native enterprise applications and platform services. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Microservices, REST APIs, and PostgreSQL, along with proven experience leading engineering teams, driving architecture decisions, and delivering scalable, resilient solutions. This role aligns closely with internal platform engineering leadership expectations for Java, AWS, and microservices-based systems.
Key Responsibilities
Lead solution architecture, technical design, and implementation of enterprise-scale applications and platform services.
Design and develop cloud-native microservices and REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
Drive AWS-based application development utilizing modern cloud and DevOps practices.
Establish engineering standards, code quality, observability, performance, and security best practices.
Mentor engineers, conduct design reviews, and provide technical leadership across teams.
Collaborate with product managers, architects, and business stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions.
Champion AI-driven innovation by identifying and implementing Generative AI, AI-assisted development, and intelligent automation opportunities.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of software engineering experience with demonstrated technical leadership.
Strong hands-on expertise in:
Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud
Microservices and Distributed Systems
REST API Design and Development
AWS Cloud Services
PostgreSQL Database Design and Optimization
Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
Experience building scalable, secure, and highly available cloud-native applications.
AI & Modern Engineering Expectations
Strong understanding of Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Prompt Engineering, AI Agents, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
Experience integrating AI capabilities into enterprise applications and business workflows.
Familiarity with AI-driven engineering tools and practices that improve developer productivity and software delivery outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD), event-driven architectures, and enterprise integration patterns.
AWS or AI-related certifications.
Experience leading modernization and digital transformation initiatives.
Success in this role will be demonstrated through delivery of scalable business solutions, strong technical leadership, adoption of modern engineering practices, and effective application of AI technologies to create measurable business and engineering value.
Posting Dates:
September 16, 2026 - September 24, 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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