Senior Software Engineer

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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 Software Engineer who will have the opportunity to champion our Caterpillar IT Division.

The preference for this role is to be based out of Bangalore & Chennai  -India

What you will do:

Job Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform development assignments and programming tasks.
• Work on complex projects, application systems and infrastructure components.
• Independently/Along-side a team work on business features.
• Maintain high quality standards of software.
• Collaborate with engineers and other departments.
• Developing detailed software design deliverables to solve business problems
• Leading the evaluation and deployment of new technologies to add or enhance existing digital technical capabilities.
• Participating in addressing business requirements for applications and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver digital solutions that meets business results
• Follows standards, processes and methodologies to develop each phase development.
• Ability to mitigate risks and bring in stakeholder/business confidence by continuous on-time delivery.
• Mentor and help more junior engineers and provide them guidance in creating structured application/interface code, new documentation and guides.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in IT development.

Candidates will have:

• 8+ years of experience in Web application development in AWS Cloud using Java tech stack.
• Educational qualification is Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science & Engineering /IT/Electronics Engineering disciplines
• Performs implementation, regular problem solving, maintenance and support for an agile software development.
• Strong foundational knowledge in Java 8+, Spring Boot, Microservices and Cloud
• Strong understanding of SOLID design principles, clean coding, and agile development methodologies.
• Solid understanding of MySQL/RBDMS database
• Enterprise web application development using Java.
• TDD/BDD based development using Junit testing.
• Developing RESTful APIs

Technical Skills (Good to Have)

• Performance Optimization.
• Cloud Services (AWS, Azure etc).
• Developing, Testing and Deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Azure Pipeline, Github Actions etc.
• Spring Security & Oauth 

Skills desired:

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.

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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