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.
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 Software Engineer, you will develop, test, and deliver scalable, secure, and customer-focused cloud solutions while contributing to the team's technical excellence and delivery success.
JOB DUTIES:

• Develop, test, and maintain backend RESTful APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS cloud services.
• Develop and maintain API contracts, payload schemas, and OpenAPI/Swagger specifications.
• Implement integrations using established authentication and authorization standards, including OAuth 2.0.
• Develop automated unit and integration tests and participate in performance, load, and quality testing activities.
• Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application, integration, and production support issues.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline automation, deployment processes, and operational support activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, deployment guides, and operational runbooks.

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:

• Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices using Java 21+, Spring Boot, API gateway technologies such as Apigee, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Understanding of API security concepts, including OAuth 2.0, JWT, and service-to-service communication patterns.
• Strong understanding of data structures and object-oriented design principles.
• 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 and integration tests and deploying applications using CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, 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:
$97,530.00 - $158,480.00
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:
September 2, 2026 - September 13, 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.
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