Lead Software Engineer

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.
Caterpillar Inc. seeks Lead Software Engineer at its facility located at 501 Southwest Jefferson Avenue, Peoria, IL 61630. Lead the UI/front-end design and development of modern cloud-based customer facing CAT Foresight web application by collaborating with architects, other front-end and backend teams, PO/PM, Scrum Master, and Engineering Manager stakeholders. Part of a fast-moving global team to build a best-in-class product for Caterpillar dealers worldwide to improve operational efficiency and reduce TCO. Responsible for solution design following modern/standard UI best practices, leading the team development activities while contributing hands-on code development, maintenance of technical debt (PRs, performance, UX improvements, Storybook/re-usable components, NFR...etc.), leading POCs or major Spikes and help with the refinement of the requirements into technical features & user stories. Collaborate with other front-end/backend leads/teams, end to end architects, PO/PMs, Scrum Masters, and Engineering managers. Competent to perform all programming and development assignments without close supervision. Normally assigned more complex aspects of systems work. Contribute to design, development, and deployment of Caterpillar's state-of-the-art digital platform. Work directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution, including responding to off-shift and weekend support calls. Work independently on complex systems or infrastructure components that may be used by one or more applications or systems. Drive application development focused around delivering business valuable features. Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits. Identify and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team. Mentor junior developers. Communicate with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness. Perform integrated testing and customer acceptance testing of components that requires careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results. REQS: This position requires a Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Information technology, Applied Computer Science, or a related field and 5 years of experience in a computer science or related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) 5 years of experience in web application and UI development with JavaScript, RESTful API, HTML 5 and CSS3; (2) 5 years of experience with modern UI frameworks and libraries such as TypeScript, React, Redux, Jest and Webpack; (3) Building new web applications, leading major technical POCs, and developing higher order re-usable UI components such as dashboard, widget and custom table; (4) Integration and development with Grafana visualization; (5) Working within an Agile framework (ideally Scrum) with multiple other teams; (6) UI middleware and mocking technologies and tools like Redux-Saga and Mirage JS; (7) API development tools such as: Swagger and Postman or AWS Cloud, automated CICD and BDD with Cucumber. Telecommuting: Up to 4 days/week.
Summary Pay Range: $132,101.00 - $204,720.00
Compensation and benefits 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)

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Health Lifestyle Programs

• Employee Assistance Program

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Career Development

• Incentive bonus

Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Lead Software Engineer / Reference # R0000299421] #LI-DNI
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. 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.
Posting Dates:
April 5, 2025 - August 6, 2025
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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