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.

Why you want the job and why it’s awesome!

Caterpillar’s Job Site Solutions (JSS) Productivity Optimization (PO) team develops and delivers end-to-end productivity solutions for Caterpillar quarry and mining customers globally. The JSS PO team creates scalable tools to drive customer value through data-driven decisions. We are a unique, entrepreneurial team with the flexibility to choose how to best meet our customer’s needs.

What you will do:

• Responsible for architecting and engineering the next generation of productivity optimization solutions.

• Collaborate with technical experts in other areas of Caterpillar to collect new ideas and requirements.

• Maintain pulse on emerging tools, software practices, and technologies to improve solution cost and quality.

• Provide technical support to team members to ensure quick resolution of field issues.

What skills you will have:

Software Product Design/Architecture: 7 plus years of experience with end-to-end application ownership.

Software Development:

• Extensive experience with Python and Javascript or similar.

• Extensive experience with test-driven development.

• Proficient with CI/CD pipeline development.

• Proficient with AWS.

• Proficient with API 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.

Top candidates will also have:

Experience with designing and optimizing performant databases.

Experience in creating and deploying Docker containers.

Creating ReactJS application front ends.

Experience with agile development.

Developing clean architecture methodology.

Experience with the shape up development methodology.

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL, Chicago, IL, or Tucson, AZ.

Domestic relocation assistance is available.

This position may require 5% travel.

To learn more about Caterpillar Job Site Solutions, check out Caterpillar JSS

Sponsorship is available.

What you will get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

• Competitive Base Salary

• Annual incentive bonus plan*

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

• 401k savings plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short and long-term disability coverage

• Life Insurance

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy Lifestyle Programs

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Final details:

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants.

Posting Dates:

October 15, 2024 - October 27, 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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