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Cat Digital delivers digital and technology solutions that power Caterpillar's world-famous yellow iron.
The Role
Design, build, test, and maintain scalable backend RESTful APIs and microservices using Java and cloud platforms. Lead feature implementation, ensure security (OAuth2/JWT), mentor engineers, drive CI/CD automation, support production issues, and contribute to architecture, API contracts, observability, and operational excellence.
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.
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:
What you will have:
Top candidates will also have:
Additional Details:
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.
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
August 12, 2026 - August 23, 2026
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.
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
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
August 12, 2026 - August 23, 2026
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
- Based in Chicago, IL (on-site requirement)
- Knowledge of software development tools and ability to produce software products or systems
- Knowledge of software product design and architecture
- Decision making and critical thinking skills
- Effective communication skills
- Design, develop, test, and maintain backend RESTful APIs and microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and cloud services
- Strong experience with RESTful APIs, Java 21+, Spring Boot, API Gateways such as Apigee, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Experience implementing secure service integrations using OAuth 2.0 and JWT
- Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging (Kafka, AWS SQS/SNS/Kinesis, RabbitMQ)
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (Aurora, DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch)
- Experience developing automated unit/integration/performance tests and deploying via CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GoCD, GitHub Actions)
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams and cross-functional collaboration
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Caterpillar Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company matching contributions and, for some groups, an additional age- or service-based annual company contribution; certain management/salaried and legacy groups also participate in defined‑benefit pensions. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is available alongside core retirement offerings, broadening long‑term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is described as comprehensive, supplemented by disability, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs. Recent materials highlight expanded EAP access with up to 16 counseling or coaching sessions per covered individual.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and adoption leave are part of the standard package, with durations varying by role and site. Public references include examples of substantial paid leave for birth parents at certain U.S. locations.
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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 solve our customers' toughest challenges.
Why Work With Us
At Cat Digital, we're accelerating Caterpillar's digital transformation to help customers solve their toughest challenges. Our teams use enterprise-wide data, emerging technologies, and customer insights to deliver solutions that drive real-world impact. Join us as we create innovative experiences that help customers succeed and power the world aro
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Typical time on-site:
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