Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data
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.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Expertise
10+ years in Java backend development
Strong hands-on experience with:
Spring Boot, Spring Cloud
Microservices & distributed systems
RESTful APIs and event-driven architecture
AWS cloud services (EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, API Gateway)
Experience designing reusable platform services and APIs
Domain & Integration Experience
Experience in platform/service-layer development for Digital commerce OR enterprise operations platforms
Strong understanding of System integration patterns (API orchestration, event streaming) and Data modeling for distributed systems
Leadership & Execution
Proven experience leading engineering teams or acting as Technical Lead
Strong ability to drive cross-team alignment across dependent platform services
Experience working in Agile (Scrum/Kanban) environments
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with domain-driven design (DDD) and bounded contexts
Exposure to enterprise digital platforms (eCommerce, asset/operations systems)
Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS)
Familiarity with API gateways, service mesh, and platform governance models
Experience with security & compliance frameworks (e.g., app security, API security)
Posting Dates:
July 2, 2026 - July 12, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, 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.
Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.
