IT Architect

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.
What does it mean to live the Caterpillar Experience?
It means you play a part in building a better world. You contribute to a winning culture-a spirit of accountability-that has driven change on every continent for more than 90 years. To work with us is a commitment to improve sustainability, invent for the digital age and innovate in order to bring solutions to millions of people. Sure, you work for Caterpillar. But more importantly, you work for the good of your career, your family, your community, and your world.
Job Summary:
Caterpillar is currently seeking a cloud architect to join the Enterprise Cloud Adoption (eCAT) team within Caterpillar IT to be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, secure, and reliable cloud solutions using AWS services. This role requires an in depth understanding of serverless architecture, data services, cloud infrastructure, and best practices for cloud security and compliance. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking team, apply now.
What You Will Do:

• Maintain and utilize relevant industry expertise
• Build long-term, strategic roadmaps for serverless / container usage at Caterpillar (internally, as well as partnered with the business IT organizations)
• Provide leadership and best practices on solution architecture and security, following the Well-Architected Framework
• Provide cloud technology leadership, guidance, and expertise to other team members
• Provide consultation on best practices for teams on their cloud journey
• Deploy or integrate cloud technologies based on requirements gathered from customers
• Perform implementation and integration tasks for medium to large, complex in-house developed systems and/or purchased software solutions
• Assist the Enterprise Cloud team, peers, and customers with documentation, training and usability efforts.

What You Have:

• Strong enterprise-scale operations, with proficiency in areas of serverless workloads including: Lamda, API Gateway
• Experience with technical leadership or lead developer role
• Proven ability to troubleshoot infrastructure and/or application connectivity issues across a complex global network
• Experience developing architectural designs, processes and procedures.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, global environment
• Associate level (or above) architect certification from Microsoft, AWS or Google.

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 an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
Additional Info :

• The ideal location for this role is Peoria-IL, Dallas-TX, Nashville-TN
• MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO THIS LOCATION AND Work out of the office 3 times a week.
• This position may require 10% travel.
• Sponsorship is not available including OPT, H4-EAD. Must be US Citizen or Green Card holder.

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:
Annual incentive bonus plan*
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .
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:
January 9, 2025 - January 15, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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