Software Engineer – API Management

Caterpillar Inc.

. Design, modify, develop, write, and implement software programming applications using agile methods .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,210 - $144,960 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in API development, including RESTful design and Apigee platform management, while applying agile methodologies for software programming and automation optimization. Proficient in infrastructure automation and incident response, ensuring reliable API platform operations.

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API DevelopmentApigee Edge and Apigee XRESTful API DesignTerraform/IaCAutomated Testing

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Hard Skills

Software Development Life CycleSoftware IntegrationOpenAPI/SwaggerAutomated Regression TestingOAuth2/JWTGCP NetworkingGCP IAMAI Agent DevelopmentJavaScript CalloutsIncident Response

Tools & Technologies

ApigeeTerraformAutomated Testing ToolsDashboardsAlerts

Industry Keywords

Agile MethodsAPI GovernanceSoftware Product DesignInfrastructure AutomationCloud Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDNSGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptSDLCSOAPTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, modify, develop, write, and implement software programming applications using agile methods
Acquire client requirements
Resolve workflow problems through automation optimization
Write source code for new applications
Generate and enhance code samples for existing applications
Use automated testing tools for testing and maintenance
Support API development, security, publishing, consumption, monitoring, and governance on the Apigee platform
Build and operate API proxies and shared flows for REST/SOAP, including transformations and fault handling
Lead Apigee Edge to Apigee X migrations, including inventory, dependency mapping, risk/effort sizing, and migration wave planning
Support reliable API platform operations through infrastructure automation, dashboards, alerts, and incident response

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidate must be based in either Chicago, IL or Peoria, IL
Relocation assistance is not available
Visa sponsorship is not available
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 development life cycle and ability to use a structured methodology
Knowledge of software product design and ability to convert market requirements into software product design
Knowledge of technical aspects of software products and ability to design, configure, and integrate them
RESTful API design
OpenAPI/Swagger contract-first development
API linting/governance, such as Spectral
Automated regression/contract testing
OWASP API security awareness
Ability to design and develop AI agents/copilots and AI-assisted workflows using responsible AI practices
Hands-on experience with Apigee Edge and Apigee X
Experience leading Edge to X migrations
Knowledge of OAuth2/JWT, API keys, rate limiting/quotas, caching, and JavaScript callouts
Knowledge of GCP networking, including VPC/subnets, DNS, firewalling, hybrid connectivity, and load balancing/routing
Knowledge of GCP IAM/service accounts, TLS/mTLS, certificate rotation, WAF/Cloud Armor
Experience with Terraform/IaC, dashboards/alerts, SLOs/SLIs, and incident response

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
Drug screen required as a condition of employment