Software Engineer

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.
The Software Engineer contributes to design, development and deployment of Caterpillar's state-of-the-art digital platform. This position will build a world class platform to host a wide range of digital applications.
The list of applications developed and maintained by the team are as follows:

• The Cat® Central app: Order genuine Cat parts, scan and shop your assets instantly, and find answers to maintenance and parts questions.
• The Cat® SIS2GO app: Designed to help customers with every stage of repair and maintenance by giving them access to Cat service and parts information for their equipment.
• Cat® Spotters Guide: This Industrial Engines Spotter's Guide is to assist Cat dealers in identifying Original Equipment Manufacturer machines that may be powered by Cat industrial engines. (Android/iOS)

What You Will Do:
Responsibilities of the Software Engineer are across functional lines with individuals assigned in new program development and/or maintenance of various mobile apps.

• Work directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution, including responding to off-shift and weekend support calls.
• Work under minimal guidance on complex systems or infrastructure components that may be used by one or more applications or systems.
• Drives application development focused around delivering valuable business features.
• Maintains high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits.
• Communicate with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness.
• Performs integrated testing and customer acceptance testing of components that require careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results.
• The employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.

What You Have:

• Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
• Software Product Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of technical aspects of a software product; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products.
• 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.
• 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.

Consideration for Top Candidates:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Experience creating mobile applications use mobile frameworks such as React Native in both iOS/Android systems.
• Experience writing unit tests, integration tests.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Experience supporting eCommerce mobile development projects preferred
• Understanding of mobile application performance optimization techniques
• Experience with deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Azure Dev ops, GitHub actions.
• Experience in collaborating with cross- functional teams including product managers, backend engineers and designers.

Additional Information:

• This position will have the option to be based out of our Chicago, IL; Irving, TX or Peoria, IL offices.
• Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
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Summary Pay Range:
$95,640.00 - $155,400.00
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. 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:
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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