IT Architect - Applications & Data

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.
IT Architect - Applications & Data
Role Definition:
Provides architectural leadership in designing and implementing enterprise-grade data and application solutions. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of IT capabilities within the organization, with a strong focus on Snowflake-based data platforms, procurement and supply chain application architecture, and the integration of GenAI technologies to drive innovation and efficiency.
The IT Architect serves as a technical thought leader and strategic partner, resolving complex technical challenges and guiding cross-functional development teams across diverse technology stacks. This role ensures that solutions deliver measurable business value, align with enterprise architecture principles, and support long-term digital transformation goals.
What You Will Do:

• Architect Scalable Data Platforms:
  Design and implement secure, high-performance data solutions using Snowflake, ensuring alignment with enterprise data governance, compliance standards, and business intelligence needs.
• Modernize Core Business Applications:
  Lead the transformation of procurement and supply chain applications, including re-platforming legacy systems, defining integration strategies, and enabling real-time data flows across enterprise platforms.
• Drive GenAI Innovation:
  Identify, evaluate, and implement GenAI use cases across IT and business domains.
• Strategic Architecture Planning:
  Collaborate with business and IT leadership to define multi-year architecture roadmaps, ensuring technology investments support evolving business models and operational priorities.
• Governance & Quality Assurance:
  Ensure architectural deliverables meet enterprise standards for scalability, security, and maintainability. Provide oversight and mentorship to development teams to uphold best practices in design and implementation.
• Cross-Functional Leadership:
  Act as a liaison between business stakeholders, data engineers, application developers, and infrastructure teams to ensure cohesive solution delivery and alignment with strategic objectives.

What You Have:
Procurement & Supply Chain Application Expertise:

• Deep understanding of procurement and supply chain systems, including their business processes, data flows, and integration points.
• Experience in designing and implementing enhancements, integrations, and data strategies for these platforms.
• Ability to lead end-to-end lifecycle activities including requirements gathering, solution design, testing, deployment, and retirement planning.

Analytical Thinking & Data Science Acumen:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to diagnose complex problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Familiarity with data science concepts and tools to support advanced analytics and decision-making.

Technical Excellence Across Platforms:

• Expertise in Snowflake architecture, data modeling, performance tuning, and security.
• Proficiency in designing custom applications and middleware integrations.
• Hands-on experience with GenAI technologies and frameworks.

Business Assessment & Value Realization:

• Skilled in assessing business needs and translating them into technical solutions that deliver tangible value.
• Ability to conduct risk-benefit analysis and articulate the strategic impact of proposed solutions.

System & Technology Integration:

• Proven ability to integrate diverse systems and technologies, ensuring seamless data exchange and process automation.
• Experience designing GenAI-enabled solutions to enhance interoperability and user engagement.

Education / Experience: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
Additional Info:

• The primary location for this position is Irving, TX or Peoria, IL.
• Sponsorship is NOT available.
• Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
• This role requires 5 days onsite

What You Will Get:

• Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
• Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
• All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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:
$126,000.00 - $189,000.00
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.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
October 16, 2025 - October 20, 2025
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.
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