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Cat Digital uses digital technologies to help Caterpillar Inc. customers build a better, more sustainable world.
The Role
Develop and maintain Python data pipelines and CI/CD deployments to build business data objects. Implement source-to-target mappings, unit and integration tests, and resolve complex technical issues. Follow SDLC and software product design practices, promote software quality, and collaborate across functions while working onsite in Chicago or Peoria.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.
As a Data Engineer on the Platform Data Engineering team, you will be responsible for developing Python data pipelines that build business data objects used to support applications.
What You Will Do:
What You Will Have:
Consideration for Top Candidates:
Additional Details:
Summary Pay Range:
$89,210.00 - $144,960.00
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.
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
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.
As a Data Engineer on the Platform Data Engineering team, you will be responsible for developing Python data pipelines that build business data objects used to support applications.
What You Will Do:
- Responsibilities of the incumbents are across functional lines with individuals assigned in new program development.
- Performs all programming, project management, and development assignments without close supervision; normally assigned the more complex aspects of systems work.
- Works directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution
- Interprets design requirements for engineering implementation
- Building and deploying CICD pipelines
- Implementing source to target mapping as pipeline code
- Responsible for Unit and Integration testing
- Maintains high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits
- Identifies and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team
- Performs other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time
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 Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.
- Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
- Software Product Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of technical aspects of a software products; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products.
- Software Product Testing: Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements.
Consideration for Top Candidates:
- Software development experience and solid working knowledge of OOP principles.
- Experience in designing and developing software applications in Python.
- Experience working with Git version control
- Deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Github Actions, Azure Devops etc.
- Experience with AWS components such as Lambda, Dynamo, Fargate, S3, Sagemaker, IAM and RDS
- Experience with relational and/or noSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, Oracle, etc.
- Demonstrated strong learning ability and a proactive approach to staying current with the latest technologies and industry trends.
- Exceptional communication skills with experience working on a cross functional team.
Additional Details:
- This position requires the candidate to be in Chicago, IL or Peoria, IL
- Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position
- Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
Summary Pay Range:
$89,210.00 - $144,960.00
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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
Skills Required
- Develop Python data pipelines to build business data objects
- Knowledge of software development tools and activities
- Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and structured delivery methodologies
- Knowledge of software product design/architecture and technical aspects of software products
- Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies (unit and integration testing)
- Build and deploy CI/CD pipelines
- Work onsite in Chicago, IL or Peoria, IL (onsite five days a week)
- Visa sponsorship is not available; must be authorized to work without sponsorship
- Software development experience and solid working knowledge of OOP principles
- Experience working with Git version control
- Experience deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps
- Experience with AWS components (Lambda, DynamoDB, Fargate, S3, SageMaker, IAM, RDS)
- Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, Oracle)
- Exceptional communication skills and experience working on cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated proactive learning and staying current with technologies
What the Team is Saying
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Caterpillar Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Core benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and an enhanced Employee Assistance Program with expanded mental health sessions and tools to help find high‑value care. Coverage breadth and plan options are emphasized for most full‑time roles.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan with company match is broadly available, and some groups receive an additional age‑ or service‑based non‑elective annual contribution. Certain represented facilities also saw improved retirement contributions under a recent agreement.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Many roles participate in short‑term incentive or gainsharing programs, with regular bonuses described for full‑time employees. These incentives are positioned as a routine component of total compensation for eligible positions.
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The Company
What We Do
Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., responsible for bringing digital capabilities to our world-famous yellow iron. With over 1.5M connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.
Why Work With Us
The Cat Digital team is at the forefront of Caterpillar’s evolution. We take pride in solving complex problems by building new systems from the ground up. On our team, you’ll leverage data from across our entire enterprise to find solutions that open a new world of possibilities for our customers and dealers. Join us in building a better tomorrow.
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Typical time on-site:
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