Lead Software Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.

. Develop and maintain the Caterpillar Product Content (CPC) platform .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $128,470 - $208,770 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining cloud-native applications, particularly using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS technologies. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor teams, and optimize enterprise application performance through automation and modern development practices.

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Java ProficiencyAWS Cloud SolutionsRESTful API DesignMicroservices ArchitectureAutomated Testing and CI/CD

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Hard Skills

JavaSpring BootREST APIsSQLMicroservicesAWSDockerAutomated TestingCI/CDApplication Monitoring

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

AWS LambdaECS/FargateRDS/AuroraSQSSNS

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Certification

Industry Keywords

Cloud-Native ArchitectureEnterprise Application DevelopmentAgile DevelopmentApplication SecurityPerformance Optimization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerJavaMicroservicesSDLCSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain the Caterpillar Product Content (CPC) platform
Design, modify, develop, and implement scalable, cloud-native software applications and services for enterprise platforms
Gather and clarify business and technical stakeholder requirements
Resolve application, integration, and workflow challenges through automation, optimization, and process improvement
Write Java source code, REST APIs, reusable software components, and technical documentation
Enhance and modernize existing solutions
Use automated testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, code-quality tools, and monitoring solutions for testing, deployment validation, troubleshooting, and maintenance
Design and implement RESTful APIs, microservices, asynchronous processing, and event-driven integrations
Design, develop, and support cloud-native AWS solutions using serverless, container, database, messaging, and integration technologies
Collaborate with the broader CPC team and cross-functional stakeholders
Provide technical leadership, architecture guidance, design and code reviews, and mentoring

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, SQL, microservices, and enterprise backend application development
Hands-on experience with AWS and cloud-native architectures, including Lambda, ECS/Fargate, RDS/Aurora, SQS, and SNS
Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs, service integrations, asynchronous processing, and event-driven applications
Experience with relational databases and application data-access patterns
Experience with automated testing, CI/CD, source control, application monitoring, and production troubleshooting
Experience with Agile development methodologies and the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
AWS certification or advanced hands-on experience developing production workloads on AWS
Experience with enterprise application modernization and migration to cloud-native architectures
Experience with Docker, containerized applications, and modern application deployment patterns
Knowledge of API security, authentication and authorization, application security, performance optimization, and observability
Experience with high-volume, highly available, distributed enterprise applications
Experience providing technical leadership, architecture guidance, design and code reviews, and mentoring to software engineers
Candidate must be in Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL, or Dallas, TX
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 10% travel