Senior DevOps Engineering Manager

Career Area:
Business Technologies, 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.
Senior DevOps Manager will be responsible for capabilities that enable development teams to deliver consistent, reliable, and secure infrastructure to the cloud in support of Cat Digital applications and services. The DevOps manager will be responsible for collaborating with application and platform development leaders to effectively adhere to development standards for the platform and delivering cost effective capabilities and applications in the cloud.
What You Will Do: The Senior Software Engineering Manager provides leadership in design, development and deployment of Caterpillar's systems and/or applications.

• Lead team(s) of high performing cloud engineering professionals and projects related to supporting the development lifecycle and cloud resources for Cat Digital
• Accountable for hiring, managing and mentoring a team or multiple teams of software engineers in delivering the common department goals.
• Lead team(s) that will manage world class cloud implemented solutions
• Implementing common operating procedures to provide process functionality and the requisite infrastructure to enable effective, efficient, economical services.
• Directs implementation of cloud infrastructure components to maximize common process and minimize costs by efficiently controlling the cloud infrastructure environment.
• Carefully evaluate problems and provide input into a large number of possible solutions before selecting one option.
• Follows general policies and guidelines for projects under his/her control to ensure specific, management goals are met and desired results are achieved. Impacts key quality goals including customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and reoccurring revenue, timeliness, accuracy, efficiency, cost savings, process quality, etc.
• Responsible for all personnel issues and performance evaluation of subordinates, as well as overall employee satisfaction for the division.
• Employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.

What You Will Have:

• Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives.
• 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 Quality Assurance and Testing: Knowledge of software quality assurance and testing; ability to apply appropriate processes, tools, and techniques for assuring a high level of quality in computer software products and systems.

Consideration for Top Candidates:

• 10+ years or more of software development experience
• 5+ years or more of experience in managing or leading software development projects teams
• 5+ years or more experience in designing and developing software applications.
• 5+ years or more of experience in public cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure.
• Proven experience in many of the following,
  • Cloud Operations management
  • FinOps experience
  • Strong experience in supporting or developing software
  • Deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GoCD, Azure Devops etc.
  • At least three plus years of deploying and maintaining software using public clouds such as AWS or Azure.
  • Working within an Agile framework (ideally Scrum).
  • Cybersecurity

What you Will Get:
Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We've created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Learn more on our Built In Chicago page at https://www.builtinchicago.org/company/caterpillar
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.
Additional Details:
This position has the option to be based out of either our Chicago, IL; Peoria, IL; or Irving, TX (Dallas) offices with a flexible hybrid work environment.
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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:
September 23, 2024 - October 6, 2024
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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