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Career Area:

Business Technologies, Digital and Data

Job Description:

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.

Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.

Job Summary:

Join the CAT Interact team of CAT Digital that is responsible for providing a seamless way for our customers to communicate and connect on asset maintenance, repairs and work orders. Our product is written in Ruby on Rails and enhances customer experience with real time status update via 2-way messaging.

What You Will Do:

• Designing, modifying, developing, writing and implementing software programming applications for target system using agile methods.

• Acquiring client requirements; resolving workflow problems through automation optimization.

• Writing source codes for new applications, and/or generating and enhancing code samples for existing applications.

• Mentor and assist software engineers, providing technical assistance and direction as needed

• Utilizing automated testing tools to perform the testing and maintenance.

What You Will Have:

• Software Development: Extensive experience with Ruby on Rails software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.

• Software Development Life Cycle: Extensive knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.

• Software Integration Engineering : Extensive knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design, develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages.

• Effective Communications: Extensive knowledge 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.

• Software Product Testing : Extensive 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.

Considerations for Top Candidates:

• Experience with Ruby on Rails (typically 3+ years)

• Extensive experience designing, developing, deploying and maintaining software at scale (typically 6+ years).

• Datastores such as Redis, ElastiCache, PostgreSQL

• Developing software applications using relational databases.

• Deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Github Actions, Jenkins, GoCD, Azure Devops etc.

• Strong proficiency with Rails development tools such as Bundler and Rake

• Deep understanding of Active Record associations and ability to construct performant, complex queries

• Experience deploying and maintaining software using public clouds such as AWS or Azure (typically 2+ years).

• Working within an Agile framework (ideally Scrum).

• Debugging and maintaining software in a Linux or Unix environment.

• API tools such as Swagger, Postman and Assertible

• Testing tools such as RSpec, minitest or Cucumber and their integration into CI/CD pipelines

• Passion for technology and innovation.

• Background processing systems such as Sidekiq, Resque or DelayedJob

• Front end development experience with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular or React

• Experience in .NET core desirable

What You Will Get:

Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.

Additional Information:

This position has the option to be based out of either our Chicago, IL; Peoria, IL, Irving, TX or Broomfield, CO offices with a flexible hybrid work environment.

#LI-Hybrid

#BI (used to post on Built In Chicago)

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range:

$108,360.00 - $176,040.00

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.

Benefits:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .

Visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants.

Posting Dates:

November 6, 2024 - November 20, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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