Lead Backend Engineer – Enterprise Java Applications (Senior Software Engineer)

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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.

Your Impact 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.

What does it mean to live the Caterpillar Experience?

It means you play a part in building a better world. You contribute to a winning culture—a spirit of accountability—that has driven change on every continent for more than 90 years. To work with us is a commitment to improve sustainability, invent for the digital age and innovate in order to bring solutions to millions of people. Sure, you work for Caterpillar. But more importantly, you work for the good of your career, your family, your community, and your world.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Lead Backend Engineer – Enterprise Java Applications (Senior Software Engineer) to join our Informatics &Connected Worksite -CAT IT Team.

The incumbent would be Providing timely and accurate financial record keeping and reporting as directed by management.

The preference for this role is to be based out of Chennai - Brigade World Trade Center

What You Will Do:

• Perform development assignments and programming tasks.
• Work on complex projects, application systems and infrastructure components.
• Independently/Along-side a team work on business features.
• Maintain high quality standards of software.
• Collaborate with engineers and other departments.
• Developing detailed software design deliverables to solve business problems
• Leading the evaluation and deployment of new technologies to add or enhance existing digital technical capabilities.
• Participating in addressing business requirements for applications and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver digital solutions that meets business results
• Follows standards, processes and methodologies to develop each phase development.
• Ability to mitigate risks and bring in stakeholder/business confidence by continuous on-time delivery.
• Mentor and help more junior engineers and provide them guidance in creating structured application/interface code, new documentation and guides.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in IT development.

What You Will Have:

• 8+ years of experience in Web application development in AWS Cloud using Java tech stack.
• Educational qualification is Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science & Engineering /IT/Electronics Engineering disciplines
• Performs implementation, regular problem solving, maintenance and support for an agile software development.
• Strong foundational knowledge in Java 17+, Spring Boot, Microservices and Cloud
• Strong understanding of SOLID design principles, clean coding, and agile development methodologies.
• Solid understanding of MySQL/RBDMS database
• Enterprise web application development using Java.
• TDD/BDD based development using Junit testing.
• Developing RESTful APIs
• Technical Skills (Good to Have)
• Performance Optimization.
• Cloud Services(AWS, Azure etc).
• Developing, Testing and Deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Azure Pipeline, Github Actions etc.
• Spring Security & Oauth
• Willing to work in EAME Shift (1PM to 10PM IST)
• This position requires candidate to work a 5-day -a -week schedule in the office

Skills desired:

What you will get:

• Work Life Harmony
• Earned and medical leave.
• Relocation assistance

Holistic Development

• Personal and professional development through Caterpillar ‘s employee resource groups across the globe
• Career developments opportunities with global prospects

Health and Wellness

• Medical coverage -Medical, life and personal accident coverage
• Employee mental wellness assistance program

Financial Wellness

• Employee investment plan
• Pay for performance -Annual incentive Bonus plan.

Additional Information:

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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

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