Senior Data Specialist

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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.

Your Impact 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.

 Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Senior Data Specialist to join our Financial Systems Tech Support - CAT IT Team.

The incumbent would be responsible for designing, constructing, installing, testing, and maintaining highly scalable data management systems. He/she work on integrating data from various sources, ensuring that the data is accessible, consistent, and secure. He/she also develop processes for data modeling, mining, and production, collaborating closely with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to deliver robust data solutions that drive business decisions. Thus, candidates for this role will require a breadth of skills.

 The preference for this role is to be based out of Bangalore, PSN Office

What you will have 

• Participate in the design and implementation of enterprise data model and metadata structures
• Architecting and provide business solutions.
• Articulate solution options and participate in technology evaluation and recommendations.
• Applies broader view to the solutions to support adoption of standard practices and reusability.
• Business case development, business process mapping, strategic planning.
• The individual must possess strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. This role also requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Strong database knowledge and very good at SQLs. 
• Lead the issue resolution process with globally located Caterpillar IT support teams and external partners.
• Share functional knowledge of IT solutions with business partners to support their operational performance.
• Collect and document functional requirements for new projects or system enhancements.
• Lead IT implementation projects – coordinate the delivery of work requests with various globally located Caterpillar IT teams and external partners.
• Assist in the development and alignment of the IT roadmaps with the IT and Business strategy.

What You Will Get:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or Software Engineering, or Equivalent education with at least 8 Years of experience (MCA, B.E / B Tech / M Tech)
• Candidate should be versed with all components of architecture stack such as Business / Process, Application, Information & Integration (Data) And Technology.
• In-depth understanding of Cloud(Azure and/or AWS) technology concepts, Kubernetes, Containers, Networking, Micro-Services etc
• Experience on Chatbot Development
• Experience in the use of MVC design patterns and an in-depth knowledge on the principles of REST APIs
• Experience with at least one Front End Programming Language like Angular, ReactJs etc.
• Demonstrated capability to leadership on medium to large-scale projects impacting strategic priorities.
• Experience in solution development and deployment of large-scale implementations.
• Leadership, Team working, Inter-personal and Influential skills.
• Strong Application Programming knowledge and ERP experience.
• Deep expertise in one to many areas including software engineering, security, data interchange, data management, network, database, servers, storage, collaboration, or other technical areas.
• Experience in databases such as Microsoft SQL or Oracle or Snowflake.
• Managing business change, project management methods and tools, etc.
• In addition, the incumbent should have a good knowledge of Caterpillar policies, standards and procedures, with broad understanding of Caterpillar’s organization

Skills desired:

Value Realization: Knowledge of value realization methods; ability to plan, execute, monitor and manage business activities and resources to determine and achieve the actual value from a business initiative as estimated in an associated business case.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Describes the importance of Value Realization milestones for long-term projects.
• Assists in measuring and attaining post-project implementation value.
• Identifies process changes or business value integration in change initiative plans and activities.
• Contributes to project team communication regarding the linkage of a change initiative to its associated business goals and case.

Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Uses comparisons to familiar ideas when introducing a technical or novel feature.
• Separates fundamental concepts from supporting details in explaining a product or service.
• Explains products and services with little or no use of technical jargon or advanced vocabulary.
• Emphasizes the most important facts or features of a product or service.
• Perceives lack of audience comprehension; further simplifies explanation when needed.

Agile Development: Knowledge of agile methodologies and the agile development lifecycle; ability to utilize formal agile methodologies, disciplines, practices and techniques for the delivery of new and enhanced applications.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Explains a specific agile process and its associated checkpoints and deliverables.
• Works with a specific agile development methodology.
• Interprets metrics used to measure progress and effectiveness.
• Defines key selection and qualifying criteria for projects suitable for agile development.
• Applies major tools and techniques associated with the specific methodology.

What you will get:

• Work Life Harmony
• Earned and medical leave.
• Flexible work arrangements
• 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 www.caterpillar.com/careers

Caterpillar 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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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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