Software Engineer

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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.

Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable API solutions using modern microservices architecture. Drive technical excellence across development teams while ensuring robust, secure, and high-performance API delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Architect and design RESTful APIs and microservices using Java and Spring Boot

Define API design standards, best practices, and governance policies

Lead technical decision-making for API infrastructure and architecture

Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards

Mentor and guide development teams on microservices patterns and practices

Development & Implementation

Design and develop scalable microservices using Spring Boot framework

Implement RESTful API endpoints with proper security, versioning, and documentation

Deploy and manage containerized applications on AWS ECS

Optimize API performance, reliability, and scalability

Implement API security patterns (OAuth 2.0, JWT, API Gateway)

DevOps & Cloud

Deploy and orchestrate microservices on AWS ECS with auto-scaling

Configure CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment

Implement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions

Manage AWS infrastructure (ECS, ECR, CloudWatch, ALB, etc.)

Team Collaboration

Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders on technical requirements

Provide technical guidance and support to development teams

Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions and technical workshops

Participate in agile ceremonies and sprint planning

Required Skills

Technical Expertise

7+ years of Java development experience

4+ years with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud ecosystem

Strong experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs

Proven track record with microservices architecture and patterns

Hands-on experience with AWS ECS, Docker, and container orchestration

Proficiency in AWS services (ECS, ECR, CloudWatch, RDS, S3, etc.)

Additional Requirements

Experience with API documentation tools (Swagger/OpenAPI)

Knowledge of distributed systems and event-driven architecture

Familiarity with message queues (SQS, SNS)

Understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL)

Experience with monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Grafana)

Strong understanding of security best practices

Leadership & Soft Skills

Proven leadership and mentoring abilities

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

Ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments

Preferred Qualifications

AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer)

Experience with ECS

Knowledge of API Gateway solutions (AWS API Gateway)

Familiarity with CI/CD tools (AzDo, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)

Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

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

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