Manager Software Engineering

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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.

Key Responsibilities

1. DevOps Strategy & Execution

• Drive enterprise adoption of CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and automation practices
• Define and execute DevOps roadmap aligned with product and platform strategies
• Lead architecture discussions for cloud-native and microservices-based solutions

2. Platform & Cloud Engineering

• Design and manage scalable cloud infrastructure across AWS/Azure environments
• Oversee containerized deployments using Kubernetes/EKS/Docker
• Ensure high availability, performance, and resilience of platform services

3. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor high-performing DevOps/SRE teams
• Establish clear accountability, roles, and delivery ownership
• Foster a strong engineering culture focused on automation, quality, and innovation

4. Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Evaluate and introduce new tools and technologies to optimize DevOps capabilities
• Drive cost optimization (FinOps), automation, and efficiency improvements
• Enable DevSecOps practices, embedding security into the delivery lifecycle

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with engineering, product, security, and operations teams
• Ensure smooth release cycles, production readiness, and platform stability
• Align DevOps capabilities with enterprise IT strategy and business goals

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 8-12 years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or SRE roles
• 5+ years of experience in leading DevOps or platform engineering teams

Technical Skills & Experience

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Strong experience with AWS and/or Microsoft Azure
• Expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM)

CI/CD & Automation

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub, Azure DevOps)
• Automation using scripting (Python, Bash, Groovy)

Containers & Orchestration

• Kubernetes, Docker, EKS (or equivalent) – mandatory experience

Data & Platform Ecosystem

• Experience with databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB)
• Microservices and cloud-native architecture exposure

Security & Operations

• DevSecOps practices and cloud security fundamentals
• Monitoring, observability, and incident management frameworks

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS/Azure certifications
• Experience with large-scale enterprise platforms or digital products
• Exposure to FinOps, AI Ops, or advanced automation frameworks

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management
• Strategic thinking with execution focus
• Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Success Metrics

• CI/CD adoption and deployment frequency maturity
• Platform availability, reliability (SLA/SLO adherence)
• Reduction in MTTR and operational incidents
• Cost optimization and automation coverage
• Team productivity and delivery predictability

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

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