Sr. Frontend Software Engineer

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.

Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital and analytics solutions for our customers and dealers. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. With over 1.5M connected assets worldwide, our business and in the industries, we serve, data is generated continuously by Cat equipment using the latest technology, advanced analytics, telematics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.

Job Summary

Join the SIS 2.0 team of Cat Digital and be responsible for performing front-end software development, regular problem solving, maintenance and support for this mission critical application.

The main tech stack needed is React, Vue.js or Node.js and HTML, CSS.

What You Will Do

• Designing, modifying, developing, writing and implementing software programming applications for target system using agile methods.
• Writing source codes for new applications, and/or generating and enhancing code for existing applications.
• Perform testing and maintenance using Caterpillar’s SIS (Service Information System) approved tools.

What You Will Have

• Effective Communications: Extensive Knowledge 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: Working Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Software Development: Extensive Experience with software development and ability to produce systems in line with product requirements using Vue.js, Node.js, and React.
• Software Development Life Cycle: Working 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: Working Knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design, develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages.
• Extensive hands-on experience writing quality and safe code in React, Vue.js or Node.js and HTML, CSS.
• Extensive hands-on experience writing code in distributed systems (Azure or AWS Cloud)

Considerations For Top Candidates

• Extensive experience manually troubleshooting code and deploying code using Git, Github actions and Azure CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong experience writing complex SQL queries and proven experience with MSQL.
• Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints
• Passion for new technology
• Some experience with generative AI applications

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.

Additional Information

This position will have the option to be based out of our Chicago, IL; Peoria, IL or Irving, TX offices.

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Summary Pay Range

$110,520.00 - $179,640.00

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

May 15, 2026 - May 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.

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