Sr. Software Engineer

Caterpillar

2 - 5 years

Chennai

Posted: 19/07/2025

Job Description

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.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a seasoned engineering professional to lead and mentor a cross-functional team, while also contributing as an individual contributor. This role requires a strong foundation in mobile and web technologies, agile practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor a cross-functional development team in collaboration with Product Owners and stakeholders.
Act as both a team lead and hands-on contributor, owning key features and writing production-grade code.
Drive Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
Architect and design scalable solutions, including High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD).
Plan and deliver end-to-end development across four consecutive sprint cycles, contributing to critical modules.
Develop native mobile applications using Android (Kotlin/Java) or iOS (Swift/Objective-C) platforms.
Build hybrid mobile applications using AngularJS with frameworks like Ionic or PhoneGap, and integrate native plugins via Cordova or Capacitor.
Develop and maintain AngularJS-based web front-ends, integrating RESTful APIs and managing state with RxJS/NgRx.
Implement responsive UI using SCSS, media queries, and best practices for cross-device compatibility.
Write and maintain unit tests using Karma and Jasmine.
Oversee CI/CD pipelines, conduct code reviews, and ensure adherence to performance and security best practices.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience:

9+ years in software engineering
2+ years in native mobile development (Android or iOS)
2+ years in AngularJS development

Core Skills:

Hybrid frameworks: Ionic, PhoneGap
Native plugin integration: Cordova, Capacitor
Front-end: AngularJS, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5/CSS3, SCSS
State management: RxJS, NgRx
Agile methodologies: Scrum/Kanban
Tools: Git, Jira, CI/CD pipelines
Testing: Karma, Jasmine

Leadership & Contribution:

Proven experience in team coaching and stakeholder coordination
Strong technical design skills (HLD & LLD)
Hands-on coding and problem-solving mindset
Excellent analytical and debugging skills

Posting Dates:

July 15, 2025 - July 21, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Company

_x000d_ Caterpillar Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of heavy equipment and engines. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, the company was founded in 1925 and is renowned for its yellow machinery. Caterpillar serves industries such as construction, mining, energy, and transportation, offering a wide range of products, including excavators, bulldozers, loaders, and power generation systems. The company also provides financial and aftermarket services, such as equipment leasing and parts support. Known for its innovation and sustainability efforts, Caterpillar is committed to helping its customers improve efficiency and reduce their environmental impact while advancing global infrastructure and resource development.