Caterpillar, Inc

Lead Solutions Architect: Analytics & AI

Caterpillar, Inc$128K — $208K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in enterprise architecture with a focus on analytics and AI solutions.
  • Strong understanding of machine learning and generative AI applications.
  • Hands-on experience with Python, SQL, AWS, and Snowflake.
  • Proven experience in designing scalable data and analytics architectures.
  • Exceptional communication skills to bridge technical and business discussions.

Responsibilities

  • Own technical roadmap for Global Parts Pricing and provide architecture leadership.
  • Partner with stakeholders to align technology strategy with business goals.
  • Design scalable architecture solutions for enterprise applications and analytics platforms.
  • Evaluate and recommend future technologies and methodologies for architecture.
  • Lead architecture reviews for applications and integration designs.
  • Drive adoption of machine learning and AI across the pricing system.
  • Collaborate with teams to develop Proofs of Concept supporting business transformations.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays.
  • 401(k) savings plans.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
  • Career development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

As the Lead Solutions Architect: Analytics & AI within Global Parts Pricing (GPP), you will own the definition, technical direction, and execution oversight of the Global Parts Pricing technology roadmap. You will serve as a key technical leader partnering with business stakeholders, Caterpillar IT, and analytics teams to build scalable data, analytics, automation, and AI-enabled solutions that support pricing strategy and business objectives.

This role serves as the bridge between business priorities and technical execution, ensuring technology investments are aligned with enterprise architecture standards while delivering measurable business value. The successful candidate will combine architecture expertise, technical depth, and strong communication skills to guide strategic decisions across analytics platforms, integrations, cloud technologies, and AI-enabled solutions.

What You Will Do
  • Own the technical roadmap for Global Parts Pricing and provide architecture leadership across analytics, data, integration, automation, and AI initiatives.
  • Partner with business leaders, Caterpillar IT, and analytics teams to align technology strategy with business goals.
  • Design and oversee scalable architecture solutions spanning enterprise applications, integrations, analytics platforms, and cloud technologies.
  • Evaluate and recommend technologies, tools, and methodologies supporting future-state architecture.
  • Lead solution architecture reviews including application architecture, data architecture, integration design, and platform architecture.
  • Drive the adoption of machine learning, automation, and Generative AI capabilities across the pricing ecosystem.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to develop Proofs of Concept and architecture recommendations supporting business transformation initiatives.
  • Provide technical mentorship and architecture guidance for junior architects and project teams.
  • Ensure architecture decisions align with enterprise security, governance, and compliance standards.


What You Have

Enterprise Architecture
  • Experience designing enterprise-scale data, analytics, application, and platform architectures.
  • Ability to translate business requirements into future-state technical architecture and solution strategies.

Data, Analytics & AI
  • Working knowledge of analytics platforms, machine learning concepts, Generative AI, and modern data architectures.
  • Understanding of data architecture, integrations, ETL processes, and cloud-based analytics ecosystems.

Technical Expertise
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Python
    • SQL
    • Snowflake
    • AWS
  • Experience working with cloud-native architecture, integrations, APIs, and analytics platforms.
  • Familiarity with DevOps and infrastructure-as-code practices.

Communication & Influence
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to influence architecture decisions, facilitate cross-functional alignment, and drive technical strategy.


What Will Set You Apart
  • AWS certifications such as:
    • AWS Certified Solutions Architect
    • AWS DevOps Engineer
    • AWS Data Engineer
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • AWS Bedrock
    • Snowflake Cortex
    • Dataiku
    • Power BI
    • Power Automate
  • Experience designing AI-enabled architectures and integrating machine learning or Generative AI solutions into enterprise platforms.
  • Experience leading architecture efforts across complex, multi-team initiatives.
  • Understanding of pricing, procurement, manufacturing, or analytics domains.


Additional Information
  • Location: Peoria, IL or Irving, TX
  • Relocation Offered: Yes
  • Sponsorship Offered: None
  • Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without employer sponsorship.
  • Travel: Up to 10%


Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $208,770.00

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:

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:
June 22, 2026 - July 6, 2026

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

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About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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