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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.

Role Overview

The Java Software Engineer is responsible for designing developing testing deploying and maintaining high-quality software solutions using modern Java-based technologies in an agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design develop test and deploy scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Participate in requirements analysis technical design and architecture discussions.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Perform unit integration and automated testing following TDD/BDD practices.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Work with DevOps and support teams to monitor troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines build release and deployment processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team skill development.
• Collaborate effectively within distributed agile scrum teams.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience with microservices service-oriented architecture and RESTful web services.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) including Lambda ECS S3 SNS Kinesis and CloudWatch.
• Experience with containerization using Docker.
• Proficiency in relational and NoSQL databases such as MySQL PostgreSQL DynamoDB and Snowflake.
• Familiarity with API tools such as Swagger and Postman.
• Strong knowledge of software development life cycle and agile methodologies.
• Experience with GitHub branching strategies CI/CD pipelines and modern AI-assisted development tools.

Quality & Testing

• Strong commitment to code quality performance reliability and maintainability.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing unit testing and integration testing.
• Knowledge of application performance monitoring and troubleshooting.

Soft Skills & Collaboration

• Strong analytical problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage timelines highlight risks and provide regular status updates.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
• 46 years of professional software development experience primarily in Java-based systems.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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