Principal Software Engineer - D365

Job Summary The Principal Software Engineer, D365 will play a critical, senior role within the D365 Engineering team (a part of Cat Digital Dealer and Rental Systems), reporting to the Senior Manager Software Engineering, D365. This role will lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable enterprise solutions with focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) – Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management and Commerce with additional support on D365 Customer Engagement (CE) products. The role will serve as a technical authority, driving architectural decisions, developing complex solutions, and collaborating cross-functionally with product, integration, DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and other development teams to ensure high-quality solutions and applications. What You Will Do Design, develop, and implement complex solutions within Dynamics 365 Collaborate with architects, business analysts, and other engineers on technical strategy and ensure alignment with business goals and product roadmap Ensure adherence to best practices in software engineering and DevOps Foster a development culture of innovation and excellence Stay current with Microsoft technologies and industry trends to inform strategic decisions Software Development What You Will Have Has participated in development of large software products, including upgrades and migrations. Estimates and monitors development costs based on functional and technical requirements. Provides consulting on both selection and utilization of developers' workbench tools. Software Development Life Cycle Describes similarities and differences of life cycle for new product development vs. new release. Works with a formal life cycle methodology. Interprets product development plans and functional documentation. Software Integration Engineering Has experience with designing data exchange interfaces to and from software product. Describes tools and techniques for extraction, transformation and loading of electronic data. Works with integrating software into the customer or partner framework and infrastructure. Participates in the development of technology interfaces and bridges. Software Product Design/Architecture Demonstrates experience with the architecture and design of major projects. Describes major software architecture alternatives and considerations. Analyzes benefits and drawbacks of specific software designs and architecture. Considerations For Top Candidates Proven track record of leading large-scale enterprise software projects. Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and agile methodologies. Expert level experience with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Expert level experience with Microsoft development stack (.NET / C# / X++) Expert level experience with Power Platform Expert level experience with Azure DevOps Extensive experience with Dynamics 365 Unified Pricing Management Extensive experience with Dynamics 365 Inventory Visibility Service Extensive experience with Dynamics 365 Commerce Scale Unit Extensive experience with Dynamics 365 Dual-Write Extensive experience with Microsoft Fabric Extensive experience with data and solution architecture Extensive experience with JavaScript Extensive experience with SQL Working knowledge of Azure microservices and other components Working knowledge of integration development Working knowledge of Azure tenant and environment management Summary Pay Range $147,760.00 - $240,110.00 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 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: June 16, 2026 - June 28, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Caterpillar