Software Engineer - Java

Career Area:

Technology, 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.

Role Overview

The Java Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining high-quality software solutions using modern Java-based technologies in an agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Participate in requirements analysis, technical design, and architecture discussions.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Perform unit, integration, and automated testing following TDD/BDD practices.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Work with DevOps and support teams to monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, build, release, and deployment processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team skill development.
• Collaborate effectively within distributed agile scrum teams.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience with microservices, service-oriented architecture, and RESTful web services.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) including Lambda, ECS, S3, SNS, Kinesis, and CloudWatch.
• Experience with containerization using Docker.
• Proficiency in relational and NoSQL databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and Snowflake.
• Familiarity with API tools such as Swagger and Postman.
• Strong knowledge of software development life cycle and agile methodologies.
• Experience with GitHub, branching strategies, CI/CD pipelines, and modern AI-assisted development tools.

Quality & Testing

• Strong commitment to code quality, performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing, unit testing, and integration testing.
• Knowledge of application performance monitoring and troubleshooting.

Soft Skills & Collaboration

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage timelines, highlight risks, and provide regular status updates.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4–6+ years of professional software development experience, primarily in Java-based systems.

This position requires working onsite five days a week. 

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

September 18, 2026 - September 24, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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