Principal Software Engineer

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.

Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.

Job Summary :

Performs implementation, regular problem solving, maintenance and support for a agile software development.

What You Will Do :

Designing, modifying, developing, writing and implementing software programming applications for target system using agile methods.

Acquiring client requirements; resolving workflow problems through automation optimization.

Writing source codes for new applications, and / or generating and enhancing code samples for existing applications.

Utilizing automated testing tools to perform the testing and maintenance.

What You Will Have :

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.

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 Integration Engineering : Knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design, develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages.

Software Product Design / Architecture : Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.

Software Product Technical Knowledge : Knowledge of technical aspects of a software products; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products.

Software Product Testing : Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements.

Considerations For Top Talent :

10+ years as Software Engineer

3+ years as a Software Engineering Lead or Senior

Programming Languages : Python, Java, C#, PHP, SQL

Snowflake architecture and design

AWS SDK and deploying web apps to AWS

Serverless Development Model

Angular or React Frameworks

Cloud Architecture

Secure application development, such as using HTTPS, SSL / TLS, IAM, VPC, and WAF

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. Join Us.