Caterpillar, Inc

Senior Digital Architect

Caterpillar, Inc$236K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering or a related role.
  • Experience in at least one programming platform (Java/J2EE, Python, Cloud, Hybrid Mobile).
  • Knowledge in architecture, design, hosting, and security for technology solutions.
  • Familiarity with industrial manufacturing sales and eCommerce processes.
  • Experience in designing and developing search engines.
  • Proficient in system administration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of architectural solutions for strategic projects and programs.
  • Create and maintain global technology roadmaps and application evolution plans.
  • Evaluate new technologies and develop digital strategies within specific domains.
  • Design and implement architectures for infrastructure and enterprise systems.
  • Define architecture for customer value cases and data transformation rules.
  • Initiate technology evaluations and maintain architecture blueprints.
  • Mentor junior engineers and ensure project alignment with enterprise standards.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and volunteer days.
  • 401(k) savings plan.
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program and health lifestyle programs.
  • Career development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
  • Incentive bonuses and various voluntary benefits.
Full Job Description

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Job Description:

Solar Turbines Incorporated seeks Senior Digital Architect at its facility located at 4180 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123.

Job Duties: Lead the development of architecture solutions for strategic projects and programs. Develop and maintain global technology roadmaps and application evolution plans. Lead the evaluation of new technology, information or integration standards and develop digital strategy for a specific technical or business domain. Lead Architecture assessment and design for infrastructure domains that provide core capabilities for the enterprise. Lead Architecture design and create roadmaps for end-to-end enterprise systems that serve multiple business functions. Lead the design and implementation of enterprise data model and metadata structures for low to medium complex projects. Define and document specific detailed architecture and designs for customer value cases (user stories). Lead Architecture design of integrated systems across site or regional projects and programs. Define which data is extracted and the rules by which it is transformed for complex projects. Initiate and deliver technology evaluations and recommendations. Develop and maintain current and planned state architecture blueprints. Lead the efforts for Enterprise Technology and Application Rationalization. Ensure projects maintain an enterprise-wide view to support adoption of standards and practices and promote reuse. Contribute to prioritization value cases (user stories) in development backlog. Review and contribute to product Vision, Roadmap and feature planning. Guide/Mentor/Coach/ Support junior software engineers on team on day-to-day basis. Ensure the definition of done for each user story is defined and the development meets this acceptance criteria. Participate in Scaled Agile team events ensuring the team is continually improving and developing the correct capabilities to satisfy the customer’s needs. Apply an enterprise-wide view to solutions to support the adoption of standards and practices and promote reuse. Work with respective product owner(s) to streamline execution of release priorities that satisfy the business needs of customers. Incorporate feedback from customers, end users, and key stakeholders to continually increase value for our customers. Facilitate business and technical analysis sessions to support new web and mobile application development efforts to meet current 9and projected business needs. Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure a common vision and strategic execution. Facilitate the success of an agile team through leadership, commitment and diligent value definition related to the market a product is serving.

REQS: This position requires a bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field plus 8 years of experience in software engineering or related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) At least one programming platform such as Java/ J2EE/Python/ Cloud/ Hybrid Mobile along with respective patterns for design/ security/ hosting; (2) Architecture, design, hosting and security considerations for various technology solutions and integrations; (3) Industrial manufacturing sales, Ecommerce processes and applications; (4) Design and development of search engines; and (5) System administration.

Summary Pay: $236,101.00

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

Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Senior Digital Architect / Reference # R0000385060] #LI-DNI

 

 

This position requires working onsite five days a week. 

 

 

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

July 27, 2026 - November 24, 2026

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

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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