Aftermarket Data Engineer II, Release

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.
Cat® Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital and analytics solutions for our customers and dealers. We've created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. With over 1.5M connected assets worldwide, our business and in the industries, we serve, data is generated continuously by Cat® equipment using the latest technology, advanced analytics, telematics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Software Engineer & Release Manager with strong DevOps skills to join our dynamic team responsible for supporting Caterpillar's Aftermarket Insights Data Engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the release process, ensuring that all pull requests updates and feature releases are delivered smoothly and efficiently. This role requires a deep understanding of DevOps practices, Github knowledge, excellent project & time management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional international teams. This position will be responsible for supporting 10+ team members.
What You Will Do:

• Manage the end-to-end release process, including planning, scheduling, coordinating, code conflict, and executing releases.
• Implement and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate the release process.
• Monitor and troubleshoot release-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on production environments.
• Develop and maintain technical release documentation, including release notes, and change management procedures for successful auditing purposes.
• Collaborate with product managers to define release schedules, establish release criteria, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Manage Azure DevOps instances for 3 internal teams (STU, DNA, and CVA)
• Support MWAA cloud job scheduling and alerting by managing environment configurations and ensuring stability.
• Provide engineering support and investigations to remove blockers.
• Create and enforce coding standards and policies defined by Cat Digital.
• Conduct code reviews with team members, creation of test suites and validation of successful completion.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously enhance our engineering capabilities.

What You Will Have:

• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced products to the marketplace.
• Product Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of technical aspects of a product; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of products.
• Release Management: Knowledge of strategies, practices and tools for managing versions and distribution of enhancements; ability to evaluate and improve release management practices and tools.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.

Considerations For Top Candidates:

• 4+ years experience as a Release Manager and Software Engineer, or in a similar role.
• Hands-on experience working on Sales to Users (STU), Data Notification Alerts (DNA), and Customer Value Agreements (CVA) applications (typically 2+ years).
• Strong understanding of Aftermarket Leads and Insights products and interconnecting ecosystems within Cat Digital Helios platform.
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles and practices, including CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and automated testing.
• Experience with DevOps tools and technologies, such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, and Docker.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional international teams and stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with Azure DevOps, AWS Cloud, Managed Warehouse for Apache Airflow (MWAA), Github, Snowflake, SQL, Python, Microsoft Office, Power App Tools, and automation capabilities.

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.
Additional Information:
This position will be based out of our Irving, TX office.
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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.
Summary Pay Range:
$95,640.00 - $155,400.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• 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

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.
Posting Dates:
September 12, 2025 - September 18, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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