Senior 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.

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 Description

The Cat Central team within CAT Digital builds and operates a mobile-first platform, delivering genuine Cat parts to Caterpillar customers and dealers through a fast, reliable digital experience. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Cat Central backend services team, you will help design, build, and maintain the service layer that powers our React Native mobile app, orchestrating data across enterprise systems including eCommerce, Helios, Salesforce, B2C, and payment processors.

As a member of the team, you will contribute to the services that act as the critical integration and performance layer between the mobile client and Caterpillar's enterprise systems. Working in a Node.js environment, you will implement API endpoints, multi-tier Redis caching strategies, and secure authentication flows that ensure a responsive, seamless experience for users on iOS and Android.

What You Will Do:

• A qualified candidate will possess the ability to work independently, design, develop, test and deploy software applications.
• May collaborate with business and internal customers to guide development, debugging, and testing for application software accuracy and completeness.
• Work independently to develop new functionality and applications on cross-functional Agile project teams.
• Perform integrated testing and customer acceptance testing of components to ensure timely, quality results.
• Design and develop scalable, well-tested backend services using Node.js 22, Express, and the OpenAPI-driven routing framework (openapi-backend) with automatic request/response validation.
• Build and maintain API clients, services, and controllers following established architecture patterns, including integration and Redis caching against downstream enterprise systems.
• Implement and optimize multi-tier caching (response, service, client, and prefetch layers) to meet performance and reliability targets.
• Support deployment and operation of services on AWS Lambda (Serverless Framework) and ECS/Fargate.
• Collaborate closely with mobile app engineers, architecture teams, and enterprise system owners to deliver end-to-end features
• Participate in code reviews, uphold coding standards, and help mentor other engineers on the team.

What You Will Have:

• 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.
• 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, Information Technology, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/Node.js, with experience building production API and integration services.
• Experience with API design and OpenAPI/REST, request/response validation, and service-to-service integration.
• Solid understanding of caching strategies (Redis), authentication/authorization patterns, and secure token handling.
• Experience with cloud-native deployment on AWS (Lambda, ECS/Fargate) and infrastructure-as-code tooling such as the Serverless Framework.
• Familiarity with type-safe JavaScript development (JSDoc + TypeScript checking) and automated testing frameworks (Vitest or equivalent).
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-repo environment supporting a React Native mobile client and to collaborate across mobile, backend, and architecture teams.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and tools.
• Experience in mentoring software engineering teams.

Additional Skills:

• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks or mobile development is a plus, (i.e. React, Angular , etc.)
• Certifications in AWS, Azure, or relevant cloud technologies.
• Experience with commercial database systems and web-based software design.

Summary Pay Range:

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

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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