Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience senior

Exp. Years 14+ years

Education Not specified

Category Software Engineering

About this role

Lead Software Engineer at Caterpillar Inc. responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable digital platforms using Java, cloud technologies, and modern development practices. The role involves technical leadership, API architecture, and guiding engineering teams in an agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead software design and deployment
Guide engineering teams
Develop RESTful APIs
Implement CI/CD pipelines
Ensure software quality

Technical Overview

This role involves extensive work with Java, J2EE, Spring, Azure cloud, RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworks. The environment emphasizes scalable, cloud-based software solutions with a focus on high-quality, maintainable code.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced senior software engineer with 14+ years of expertise in Java, J2EE, and cloud environments, particularly Azure. They possess strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of microservices, API development, and deployment pipelines, and are comfortable guiding engineering teams in an agile setting.

Must-Have Skills

JavaJPAHibernateSQLSpringAzureREST web servicesAPI designAgileScrum

Nice-to-Have Skills

NoSQL databasesAPI proxiesSwaggerPostmanAssertibleTest driven developmentBehavior driven developmentCucumberMulti-threaded applicationsData structures

Tools & Platforms

AzureJenkinsGoCDAzure DevOpsConfluenceSwaggerPostman

Required Skills

JavaJava EEJPAHibernateJDBCSQLSpringJUnitJSONREST web servicesAPI designAzureNoSQL databasesMicroservicesCI/CDJenkinsAgileScrumAPI proxiesSwaggerPostmanTDDBDDCucumberMulti-threaded applicationsData structures

Hard Skills

JavaJava EEJPAHibernateJDBCSQLSpringJUnitJSONREST/JSON web servicesJava Design PatternsAzureNoSQL databasesMicroservicesCI/CDJenkinsGoCDAzure DevOpsAgileScrumAPI designAPI proxiesSwaggerPostmanAssertibleTest driven developmentBehavior driven developmentCucumberMulti-threaded applicationsData structures

Soft Skills

analytical skillsleadershipproblem-solvingteam guidancecommunicationcollaborationagile mindset

Industry & Role

Industry Manufacturing

Job Function Technical leadership in software development and deployment of digital platforms

Role Subtype Software Architect

Tech Domains Java, Java EE, Azure, SQL / PostgreSQL, REST / Service-Oriented Architecture

Keywords for Your Resume

JavaJava EEJPAHibernateJDBCSQLSpringJUnitJSONREST web servicesAPI designAzureNoSQLMicroservicesCI/CDJenkinsAgileScrumAPI proxiesSwaggerPostmanTest driven developmentBehavior driven developmentCucumberMulti-threaded applicationsData structuresREST API

Deal Breakers

Less than 14 years of experience, Lack of cloud deployment experience, No Java or J2EE expertise, No experience with microservices or REST APIs

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