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.

Lead Digital Architect – Product Information Management (PIM / Akeneo)

Role Definition
The Digital Architect – Product Information Management (PIM) is responsible for solution‑ and component‑level architecture for PIM capabilities within Cat Digital’s commerce and experience ecosystem. This role translates business and product requirements into scalable, secure, and operable solution designs, while actively augmenting delivery teams through hands‑on architectural contribution.
Operating under the guidance of a System Architect,



this role ensures that PIM solutions—such as Akeneo or equivalent platforms—are designed and implemented in alignment with enterprise architecture standards, integration patterns, and non‑functional requirements. The role is delivery‑oriented, with accountability extending beyond design reviews to direct engagement throughout implementation.

Key Responsibilities
Solution & Functional Architecture
- Decompose business and product requirements into transparent, implementable architectural components aligned to platform and enterprise standards.
- Design solution‑level architectures for PIM capabilities, including data models, interfaces, workflows, and integration patterns.
- Perform architecture trade‑off analysis (build vs buy, cost vs scalability, speed vs sustainability).
- Define and document non‑functional requirements including scalability, performance, security, reliability, and operational readiness.
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📌 Lead Digital Architect – Product Information Management (Chennai)
🏢 Caterpillar
📍 Chennai