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.

The Cat® Digital group is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., responsible for bringing world class capabilities to our products and services. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, we're focused on using data, technology, advanced analytics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.
 

Job Summary:
As a Software Engineer you will join the applications team with Cat Digital and your work will have significant focus in the areas of Database Engineering, BI reporting and Cloud Infrastructure. Responsibilities collecting Internal Customer and Application Requirements; applying associated digital technologies; communicating with internal customers, team members, and stake holders; include locating and obtaining data from various internal and external sources; answering routine requests for information; and providing support to the team on which you serve.

Help Web and Mobile Applications teams within Cat Digital to meet their DB and Reporting needs; maintain financial accountability for their cloud infrastructure. Help increase business value of cloud; help enable distributed teams to understand cloud costs.

What You Will Do:

• Competent to perform all data related tasks including data design, data quality, data/DB operations, security to support and development, BI and analysis assignments as needed.
• Understand and evaluate business requirements that impact Applications and help develop reports to understand Customer usage. 
• Review and understand existing databases and database management systems to support programmers and analysts with queries and data requests.
• Create and configure DB objects, models, ETL jobs/data pipelines as needed, and document their specifications and requirements.
• Monitor and track slow/long running queries that may need performance improvements.
• Work on online DB and DDL operations and scheduling to minimize downtime.
• Help monitor, manage and drive public cloud resources usage and cost saving opportunities.
• Help ensure compliance with the latest Cloud infrastructure, Security and data standards defined at the Company level, brand, legal, information security (data security and privacy compliance). 
   

What You Will Have:

• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Working 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: Working Knowledge 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.
• Data Engineering: Extensive Knowledge of Data Quality, Modeling, processes and functions; ability to develop and maintain OLTP and OLAP databases and work with DB Scripts, tools and packages
• BI Reports Development: Working Experience with database and BI development tools and activities; ability to produce data products, extracts or Reports in line with requirements.
• Cloud infrastructure Design/Architecture: Basic Experience of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
• Software Development Life Cycle: Working Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.

Considerations for Top Candidates:

• This position typically requires a four-year Bachelor’s, degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field and Five (5) years of experience as a Software Engineer, Data Engineer, or related occupation in the data management field such as data design, data quality, metadata, governance, or related field. 
• Experience with Agile software development framework
• Proficiency with RDBMs such as MySQL, Postgres, Oracle, Snowflake, SQL Server etc.
• Experience with of ETL and BI reporting tools.
• AWS services such as RDS, S3, EC2, Dynamo DB etc.
• AWS cost management tools such as AWS Cost Explorer, Cost Anomaly Detection, Budgets and Forecasting, Savings Plans, etc.

• Working knowledge of at least one Object-oriented scripting language, preferably Python or C#
• Software development requirements and experience finding optimal and cost-efficient solutions for deployment in the cloud
• Ability and motivation to quickly learn and evaluate new technologies as needed 
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• AWS certifications preferred 
• FinOps Certified Practitioner or similar preferred

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. Join Us.

Additional Information:

This position has the option to be based out of either our Chicago, IL; Peoria, IL, Irving, TX or Broomfield, CO offices with a flexible hybrid work environment.

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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.

Summary Pay Range:

$95,640.00 - $155,400.00

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:

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)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants.

Posting Dates:

October 11, 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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