Autonomy Engineer Java
Job Summary
Career Area:
EngineeringJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Java Engineer to lead the design development and modernization of enterprise-grade applications that support AI-driven and intelligent digital capabilities. This role involves transforming legacy systems into scalable resilient and production-ready solutions aligned with modern architecture principles and engineering best practices. The ideal candidate willdemonstratestrong technicalexpertise ownershipanddrivehigh-quality delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design development and delivery of robust Java-based applications and services
Write high-quality scalable and maintainable code following industry standards and best practices
Conduct and lead code reviews ensuring adherence to quality performance and security standards
Collaborate with architects product owners and cross-functional teams to define and implement scalable solutions
Drive analysis refactoring and modernization of legacy systems and applications
Mentor and guide junior developers fostering team capability and engineering excellence
Partner with DevOps teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines build automation and deployment strategies
Proactively troubleshoot complex issues perform root cause analysis and lead production support efforts
Optimizeapplication performance scalability reliability and maintainability
Champion adoption of modern development practices including automation observability and design patterns
Lead API design and development aligned with enterprise architecture standards
Contribute to technical decision-making solution design discussions and roadmap planning
Skills Required:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent practical experience
5 years of experience in software engineering platform development or distributed systems
Strongproficiencyin Java/J2EE OOP principles and advanced design patterns
Extensive experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot) and RESTful API development
Solidexpertisein JPA/Hibernate JDBC and relational databases (SQL)
Hands-on experience with unit testing and integration testing frameworks (e.g. JUnit Mockito)
Strong experience with Git branching strategies and build tools such as Maven/Gradle
Proven ability in debugging performance tuning and problem-solving in complex systems
Experience with Docker containerization and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP preferred)
Good understanding of scalability distributed systems and system integration patterns
Exposure to automation AI/ML integration concepts or modern engineering trends is an advantage
Strong communicationand collaboration skills with the ability to influence mentor and work effectively across teams
Posting Dates:
June 15 2026 - June 21 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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About Company
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.