2026 Information Technology Foundation Program
2026 Information Technology Foundation Program
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Cat Financial is a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For more than 40 years Cat Financial has provided a wide range of financing solutions to customers and Cat dealers for machines engines Solar gas turbines genuine Cat parts and services. Headquartered in Nashville Tennessee Cat Financial serves customers globally with offices and subsidiaries located throughout North and South America Asia Australia Europe and Africa. Visit to learn more about Cat Financial.
Information Technology Foundation Program
Job Description
The Information Technology Foundation Program is a 2-3 year rotational program includes assignments in applications infrastructure or security. You will have the opportunity to provide technical support and enhancements to existing systems and/or infrastructure. Assist more experienced application and/or infrastructure personnel in developing solutions to customer related requests and/or system problems. This program supports your learning of our core business and builds a strong foundation for IT Careers. Upon completing the program you will have the opportunity to make your next career move as either an individual contributor or a future leader. This program is ideal for those building foundational skills in this field generally within the first 0-2 years of their career.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsibilities vary but may include various combinations of the following duties.
Provides application and/or technical infrastructure support including problem identification and resolution.
Follows established development and support processes including but not limited to System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) or related methodologies.
Works with business partners to gather requirements for technical solutions and troubleshoots system related issues.
Under direction of more experienced team members assists in the configuration implementation and upgrades of existing systems and/or infrastructure.
Provides support and input to projects including task planning and execution.
Works within well-defined objectives and instructions from systems staff for use in designing testing and documentation.
Works to automate tasks and processes with scripting and automation tools.
Strives to meet the quality standards set forth by management.
Ensures availability when necessary for off-shift and weekend support functions.
Participates in accomplishment of continuous improvement objectives for the department. Progress toward accomplishment of these is measured through maintenance of necessary measurements and analysis of associated data. Participates in the identification of problem areas and development of resolutions to address them.
What to expect during this program:
Skill-fit rotation designed to build upon existing technical skills
Developmental rotation designed to challenge and broaden experience
Landing spot allows program graduates to begin managing their own careers
High visibility with senior leadership
Career development and formal mentorship programs
Leadership networking and volunteer opportunities
Corporate responsibility initiatives
Enjoy life in Nashville
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale at the time of application. Must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA through graduation
Degree must be completed by hire date in one of the following degree programs: Information Technology majors (Computer Science Managment Information Systems Data Science AI) or other relevant degrees.
Authorized to work in U.S.
Desired Qualifications:
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding of SDLC ITSM or related methodologies.
Understanding of one or more programming and/or scripting languages (e.g. SQL PL/SQL PowerShell Bash etc.).
Ability and willingness to learn new technologies.
Ability to gain a general understanding of core business procedures and operations.
Ability to troubleshoot and recommend process changes that improve the overall implementation maintenance and support of applications and/or technical infrastructure.
Knowledge of and ability to apply basic math and data analysis skills.
Additional Information:
Relocation is available to those that qualify.
Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Program Start Date: July 2026.
Compensation & Benefits:
Base Salary for this role ranges from $79800.00 - $131280.00. 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. Total rewards package beyond base salary included:
Annual Incentive bonus plan
Medical dental and vision coverage starting day 1
Paid time off plan (Vacation Holiday Volunteer Etc.)
401(k) Savings Plan including company match
Health Savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short and long-term disability coverage
Life Insurance
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits
Career Development
* Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.
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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Employment Type
Full Time
