Career Area Engineering 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 Responsibilities Lead the modernization strategy for legacy applications transforming monolithic architectures into microservices-based cloud-native solutions Define end-to-end architecture for modernized systems ensuring scalability security and high availability Collaborate with product and engineering teams to assess existing codebases and design modernization roadmaps Architect solutions to migrate applications to Platform or other target platforms leveraging containerization and orchestration Docker Kubernetes Establish technology standards best practices and performance benchmarks for modernization projects Drive High-Level Design HLD and Low-Level Design LLD for refactored systems and integration layers Integrate AI-driven workflows and automation into modernized architecture where applicable Ensure compliance with security regulatory and operational requirements during migration Advocate for DevOps practices CI CD pipelines and automated testing for modernized applications Mentor development teams on contemporary architecture principles microservices design and cloud deployment strategies Required Skills 12-15 years of experience in solution architecture and application modernization Strong expertise in microservices architecture API design REST GraphQL and event-driven systems Hands-on experience with containerization Docker and orchestration Kubernetes Proficiency in cloud platforms AWS Azure GCP and hybrid deployments Solid understanding of legacy system analysis refactoring strategies and migration planning Experience with front-end frameworks Angular React and backend technologies Node js Java NET Familiarity with AI integration Agentic AI frameworks and automation tools Knowledge of CI CD pipelines DevOps practices and infrastructure as code Terraform Ansible Excellent communication leadership and stakeholder management skills Preferred Qualifications Certifications AWS Azure GCP Solution Architect Kubernetes Administrator TOGAF or AI ML certifications Experience in industrial or IoT platforms Relocation is available for this position Posting Dates December 4 2025 - December 18 2025 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply Join our Talent Community