Lead Angular Developer

Caterpillar Inc.

. Own and define frontend architecture across teams, including UI frameworks, state management, and application structure .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $128,470 - $208,770 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Frontend Architecture, particularly with Angular and Ionic for building responsive applications. Proficient in integrating real-time data systems and optimizing performance for mobile environments while leading engineering teams and establishing best practices.

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Frontend ArchitectureAngular DevelopmentIonic/Capacitor ExperienceReal-Time Data IntegrationTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

JavaScriptTypeScriptRxJSNgRxPerformance OptimizationSpec-Driven DevelopmentAutomated TestingCloud PlatformsNode.jsAI Coding Assistants

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

CI/CD PipelinesWebSocketsEvent-Driven ArchitecturesAI-Driven OutputsApplication Observability

Industry Keywords

Autonomous SystemsReal-Time VisualizationHybrid Mobile ApplicationsDigital SolutionsEngineering Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformIonicJavaScriptNode.jsRxJSTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and define frontend architecture across teams, including UI frameworks, state management, and application structure
Design and deliver tablet-first applications using Angular and Ionic/Capacitor
Support mobile and console-like environments
Build interactive, real-time user interfaces that visualize and control autonomous systems using live data and AI-driven outputs
Drive performance optimization for responsive, low-latency behavior across constrained devices
Establish engineering standards, reusable components, and best practices for long-term scalability
Lead technical design reviews, guide implementation, and mentor engineers across teams
Collaborate with product, UX, backend, and AI/robotics teams to deliver integrated solutions
Ensure quality through automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and application observability
Drive AI-augmented delivery using Spec-Driven Development and coding assistants such as Claude Code/Claude
Establish team practices, guardrails, and quality gates for AI-assisted engineering
Build digital solutions at Caterpillar's Cat Digital division for autonomous systems, real-time visualization, and industrial applications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in software engineering, with strong expertise in frontend architecture
Experience leading a team of engineers
Strong experience with Angular, RxJS, and state management (NgRx or similar)
Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend design patterns
Hands-on experience building hybrid mobile applications using Ionic and Capacitor
Experience with performance optimization for mobile/tablet environments
Experience integrating real-time data systems, including WebSockets and event-driven architectures
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience with backend systems (Node.js or similar)
Hands-on experience leveraging AI coding assistants such as Claude Code, Copilot, Cursor, or similar in production delivery
Experience with agentic workflows and tool/MCP integrations
Experience with Spec-Driven Development (SDD) or equivalent spec-first methodologies
Knowledge of decision-making processes and associated tools and techniques
Knowledge of software integration processes and functions
Ability to design, develop, and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages
Knowledge of software product design and architecture
Ability to convert market requirements into software product design
Knowledge of software product technical aspects
Knowledge of software product testing and testing strategies
Must be able to work onsite five days a week
Must be located in Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL, Dallas, TX, or Denver, CO
Visa sponsorship is not available
Successful completion of a drug screen required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
401(k) savings plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Health Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Career Development
Incentive bonus
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Up to 5-10% travel