Senior Software Engineer - Digital Twin & React Web Development

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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.

JD: Python & React Web Engineer (Digital Twin)
Key Responsibilities
Application Development:
Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using Python (backend) and ReactJS (frontend).

Pipeline Development:
Build and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines to support application data workflows and integrations.

Data Quality:
Implement validation, monitoring, and data quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency across systems.

Automation:
Automate data ingestion, processing, and application workflows for improved efficiency and reliability.

Collaboration:
Partner with data engineers, frontend developers, designers, and product teams to build cohesive solutions.

Infrastructure Support:
Work with cloud or on-prem environments to ensure application availability, scalability, and performance.

Monitoring & Troubleshooting:
Monitor application performance and data pipelines, diagnose issues, and resolve them proactively.

Required Skills

• Strong Python programming skills (FastAPI, Flask, or Django).
• Solid experience with ReactJS and modern frontend development (hooks, state management, REST APIs).
• Experience with data platforms such as Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift.
• Hands-on experience with workflow tools like Airflow, Prefect, or Luigi.
• Understanding of data governance and data quality practices.
• Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs.

Good to Have

• Basic understanding of Digital Twin concepts.
• Exposure to NVIDIA Omniverse or similar simulation/3D platforms.
• Familiarity with real-time data processing (Kafka, streaming pipelines).
• Experience working with 3D data, IoT, or sensor-driven systems.
• Knowledge of USD (Universal Scene Description) or visualization pipelines.

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