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.
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:
Caterpillar is seeking a well-qualified candidate to lead the development of a Caterpillar Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP) template and Dealer Integrations for our Caterpillar Dealers. The Caterpillar ERP product will be built using Dynamics 365 CRM and Finance & Operations (F&O) and aiming to improve dealer operations, enhance customer experience, and integrate modern digital capabilities. The Caterpillar ERP template seeks to transform our operations by providing our Dealers with a modern ERP and Dealer Integration that will drive operational efficiencies and effectiveness for their business.
We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer specializing in large-scale enterprise-wide applications. This role requires expertise to own the architecture deliverables, develop integration standards, and delivery of the product with support development teams. This position is a blend of strategic and tactical responsibilities, requiring strong collaboration between multiple stakeholders to align on a product capability and possessing operational rigor with critical attention to detail to deliver a comprehensive ERP solution and Dealer integration.
What You Will Do:

• Team Leadership: Lead a team of 4-5 developers to implement the dealer integrations
• Delivery and Execution:
  • Oversee the ERP and Dealer Integration implementation to ensure it meets specifications and Caterpillar quality, security and usability standards.
• Designing, modifying, developing, writing and implementing software programming applications for target system using agile methods.
• Acquiring client requirements; resolving workflow problems through automation optimization.
• Writing source codes for new applications, and/or generating and enhancing code samples for existing applications.

What You Will Have:

• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• 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.
• 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 Integration Engineering: Knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design, develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages.
• 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 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:

• Programming and Scripting: Proficiency in programming languages such as MS.NET, C#.NET
• Azure Integration Services: Expertise in integrating with Azure services such as Service Bus, API Management, Logic Apps, and Azure Fabric
• Solution Architecting and Technical Designing: Strong skills in solution architecting, technical designing, and defining integration approaches
• Azure DevOps and CI/CD Pipelines: Experience in managing Azure resources, implementing Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines
• Data Migration and Integration: Proficiency in data migration using tools like Scribe Insight, Scribe Online, and custom web services
• Preferable experience in working within B2B and B2B2C organizations and integration between enterprise Finance, Supply Chain and/or e-Commerce solutions
• Experience working with ERP systems preferred
• Proven experience in working with a modern, enterprise integration layer or integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS)
• Experience in Agile software development environment operating at scale managing multiple concurrent teams, SAFe Agile is a plus
• Strong leadership in working within a cross-functional organization to coordinate development, dependencies and risks for product delivery
• Experience in Heavy Industry is a plus

Summary Pay Range:
$128,470.00 - $208,770.00
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 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:
March 4, 2026 - March 15, 2026
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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