Career Area:

Technology, 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.

We are seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and support dealer-facing APIs as part of the Unite platform. This role will focus on building and enhancing new versions of APIs, improving application reliability, and ensuring a seamless dealer deployment and experience. The engineer will work closely with application, DevOps, and deployment teams across the API lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and enhance Unite APIs supporting dealer deployment use cases
Contribute to new API versions, including enhancements and backward-compatible changes
Perform API testing and validation using tools such as Postman
Troubleshoot and resolve API and application issues with a strong focus on dealer experience
Write and analyse SQL queries for data validation, debugging, and issue resolution
Collaborate with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and production stability
Participate in code reviews, defect resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives
Work closely with application teams to translate requirements into scalable API solutions

 Required Skills & Qualifications

Strong experience as a Software Engineer working on backend or API-based systems
Hands-on experience with REST APIs and API testing (Postman or equivalent tools)
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Working knowledge of SQL for querying and analyzing application data
Exposure to DevOps practices, including build, deployment, and monitoring workflows
Ability to understand end-user (dealer) scenarios and translate them into technical solutions

Good-to-Have Skills 

Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms
Exposure to ETL processes and data integration pipelines
Familiarity with API versioning strategies and distributed system concepts

Exposure to AWS, Postgres, Snowflake/Fabric, High Touch, Fortran

 Behavioural Expectations

Ownership mindset with accountability for delivered code
Strong collaboration skills across engineering and operations teams
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving engineering environment
Focus on quality, reliability, and continuous improvement

Team & Collaboration

Works closely with Dealer Deployment, Application Engineering, and DevOps teams
Contributes as an individual contributor while influencing overall API quality and design

Posting Dates:

February 17, 2026 - February 23, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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