Senior Data Engineer

at Caterpillar, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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:

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Data Engineering team, you will be responsible for developing Python data pipelines that build business data objects used to support applications.

What You Will Do:

Responsibilities of the incumbents are across functional lines with individuals assigned in new program development.

+ Competent to perform all programming, project management, and development assignments without close supervision; normally assigned the more complex aspects of systems work.

+ Works directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution.

+ Interpreting design requirements for engineering implementation

+ Building and deploying CICD pipelines

+ Implementing source to target mapping as pipeline code

+ Responsibility for Unit and Integration testing

+ Maintains high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits

+ Identifies and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team

+ Employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.

What You Will Have:

+ Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.

+ Software Development Life Cycle: 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 Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.

+ Software Product Technical Knowledge : Knowledge of technical aspects of a software products; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products.

+ Software Product Testing : 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:

+ 8+ years or more of software development experience and solid working knowledge of OOP principles.

+ 6+ years or more of experience in designing and developing software applications in Python.

+ Experience working with Git version control on medium to large teams.

+ Exceptional communication skills with experience working on a cross functional team.

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

+ Experience with AWS components such as Lambda, Glue, Dynamo, Fargate, S3, Sagemaker, IAM and RDS

+ Technical writing skills

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.

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.

Additional Details: (Optional)

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

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Visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants.

Posting Dates:

August 1, 2024 – August 11, 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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