Senior Software Engineer Java Backend

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Job 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.

Your Impact Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc

When you join Caterpillar youre 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 dont 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.

We are seeking a skilled (Senior Software Engineer -Java Backend) to join our Open Systems Development & Support -CAT IT Division Bangalore Team.

The preference for this role is to be based out of Bangalore PSN Office KA & Chennai WTC centre TN-India

What you will do

A Java developer job involves developing testing and maintaining java applications using Java and J2EE technologies. Key skills include developing and supporting applications using Core Java Spring MVC Spring Boot Hibernate/Spring data JPA JavaScript and writing SQL queries. Effective communication and collaboration skills are also important.

Job Duties/Responsibilities will include:

A Java Developer is responsible for designing implementing and maintaining Java-based software and applications contributing to all stages of the software development lifecycle.

• Perform all programming development and integration assignments independently with minimal supervision.
• Provide programming systems leadership guidance and assistance to other team members.
• Works independently on complex processes and modules that may be used by one or more programs or systems.
• Develop major system modules or programs based on requirements gathered from system customers or user stories.
• Collaborate with senior developers and architects to design and implement high quality scalable application solutions.
• Develop test and debug software components and applications. Ensure code quality through unit testing and code reviews.
• Database Integration work with relational database (PostgreSQL) to design and implement database schemas queries and transactions.
• Design and contribute on High-Level/Low-Level Design for applications.
• Troubleshooting Investigate and resolve defects and issues reported by QA.
• Version Control Utilize version control systems for code management and collaborate effectively with other team members.
• Coding standard and best practice follows Industry standards

What you will have

• 5 to 8 years of application development experience in Java and J2EE related technologies.
• Strong proficiency in developing applications using Core Java Spring MVC Spring Boot Spring Security Hibernate/Spring Data JPA.
• Experience in developing web-based applications using JavaScript HTML CSS and React/Angular frameworks.
• Experience of working with Java build tools like Maven.
• Experience in implementing and integrating Logger frameworks (Log4j/LogBak) etc.
• Good working knowledge in securing java applications using OAuth2/JWT/LDAP/SAML etc.
• Experience using AI tools like Microsoft Copilot for software development and testing. Understanding and experience in using AI/GenAI for automation.
• Experience in unit testing applications using Junit Mockito frameworks etc. and testing service using Postman and Swagger etc.
• Good understanding about Monolithic/Microservices architectures and design patterns.
• Good understanding about creating Microservices using Docker/Kubernetes.
• Good knowledge and experience in cloud computing platforms such as Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure
• Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines and application deployment procedures. (On-premises/Cloud servers).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git)
• Experience working on an Agile team using Azure DevOps (ADO) boards.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in information systems Analytics Mathematics Engineering or related field.

Candidates should also have:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills presentation analytical organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong troubleshooting problem solving and debugging skills.
• Ability and desire to learn quickly.
• Good team player.

Additional Information:

• Work Timings: 01:00 Noon -10:00PM IST
• This position requires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.

Skill Descriptors

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.
Level Working Knowledge:
Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.
Identifies obtains and organizes relevant data and ideas.
Participates in documenting data ideas players stakeholders and processes.
Recognizes clarifies and prioritizes concerns.
Assists in assessing risks benefits and consideration of alternatives.

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.
Level Working Knowledge:
Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
Level Extensive Experience:
Conducts walkthroughs and monitors effectiveness and quality of the development activities.
Elaborates on multiple-development toolkits for traditional and web-based software.
Has participated in development of multiple or large software products.
Contrasts advantages and drawbacks of different development languages and tools.
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: Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.
Level Working Knowledge:
Describes similarities and differences of life cycle for new product development vs. new release.
Identifies common issues problems and considerations for each phase of the life cycle.
Works with a formal life cycle methodology.
Explains phases activities dependencies deliverables and key decision points.
Interprets product development plans and functional documentation.

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.
Level Working Knowledge:
Has experience with designing data exchange interfaces to and from software product.
Describes tools and techniques for extraction transformation and loading of electronic data.
Cites examples of common linkage requirements for software products and vendors.
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: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
Level Extensive Experience:
Demonstrates experience with the architecture and design of major or multiple products.
Describes major software architecture alternatives and considerations.
Explains design considerations for commercial database systems operating systems and web.
Displays experience in estimating the cost of a specific design of a proposed product.
Facilitates design reviews and walkthroughs.
Analyzes benefits and drawbacks of specific software designs and architecture.

Software Product Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of technical aspects of a software products; ability to design configure and integrate technical aspects of software products.
Level Working Knowledge:
Maintains and utilizes data related to install base configurations and environments.
Solicits customer feedback; reports and monitors bugs and implementation issues.
Participates in defining and conducting technical acceptance tests.
Participates in creating technical requirements for software development and deployment.
Explains basic environment and product configuration options.

Software Product Testing: Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements.
Level Working Knowledge:
Participates in test readiness reviews functional volume and load testing.
Describes key features and aspects of a specific testing discipline or methodology.
Tests software components for compliance with functional requirements and design specifications.
Explains procedures for documenting test activities and results (e.g. errors non-conformance etc.)
Conducts functional and performance testing on aspects of assigned products.

What you will get:

• Work Life Harmony
• Earned and medical leave.
• Relocation assistance

Holistic Development

• Personal and professional development through Caterpillar s employee resource groups across the globe
• Career developments opportunities with global prospects

Health and Wellness

• Medical coverage -Medical life and personal accident coverage
• Employee mental wellness assistance program

Financial Wellness

• Employee investment plan
• Pay for performance -Annual incentive Bonus plan.

Additional Information:

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however as a global company Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals including minorities females veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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