Caterpillar, Inc

Senior Software Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc$112K — $183K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in software development, specifically with Java and cloud-based solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of microservices architecture and RESTful API design.
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and cross-functional team collaboration.
  • Proficient in implementing secure service integrations using OAuth 2.0 and JWT.
  • Familiarity with event-driven architectures and messaging systems such as Kafka or AWS services.
  • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, including AWS DynamoDB and Aurora.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement backend RESTful APIs and microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
  • Collaborate with various teams to deliver customer-focused cloud solutions.
  • Lead the development of new features and oversee their delivery.
  • Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and best practice sharing.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve application performance and production issues.
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipeline automation and operational excellence.
  • Maintain software quality through rigorous testing and code standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) options available.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare expenses.
  • Access to employee assistance programs and lifestyle benefits.
  • Career development opportunities including tuition reimbursement.
  • Parental leave and adoption benefits.
  • Incentive bonus program and life insurance options.
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

JOB PURPOSE:

Join Cat Digital Platform and help build the technology that powers Caterpillar's digital future. Our platform fuels the secure flow of data, insights, and services connecting customers, dealers, machines, and applications worldwide. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and deliver scalable, secure, and customer-focused cloud solutions while contributing to technical excellence across the team.

JOB DUTIES:
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain backend RESTful APIs and microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS cloud services.
  • Collaborate with product owners, UI application teams, architects, and partner engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and customer-focused solutions.
  • Participate in solution design, API contract definition, payload schema design, and OpenAPI/Swagger development.
  • Implement secure service integrations using OAuth 2.0, JWT, and enterprise authentication and authorization services.
  • Lead implementation of features and drive delivery of valuable business capabilities.
  • Mentor software engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, and sharing of engineering best practices.
  • Work directly on application, integration, performance, and production support issues, driving resolution to completion.
  • Maintain high standards of software quality through automated testing, performance testing, code reviews, and engineering best practices.
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipeline automation, deployment processes, observability, and operational excellence.
  • Own software delivery throughout the development lifecycle, including documentation, deployment, monitoring, and production support.


What you will have:
  • Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
  • Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product 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.
  • Effective Communications: Understanding 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.


Top candidates will also have:
  • Strong experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices using Java 21+, Spring Boot, API Gateway such as Apigee, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Experience implementing secure service integrations using OAuth 2.0 and JWT.
  • Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging technologies such as Kafka, AWS SQS, AWS SNS, AWS Kinesis, or RabbitMQ.
  • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases such as Aurora, DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Redis, or Elasticsearch.
  • Experience developing automated unit, integration, and performance tests, and deploying applications using CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GoCD, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams and collaborating effectively across engineering, product, and business stakeholders.


Additional Details:
  • This position requires the candidate to be based in Chicago, IL
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position


Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $183,140.00

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:
August 12, 2026 - August 23, 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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