Technology, Digital and Data

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.

We are looking for a Senior Java Engineer to lead the design, development, and modernization of enterprise-grade applications that support AI-driven and intelligent digital capabilities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, ownership and drive high-quality delivery.

Lead the design, development, and delivery of robust Java-based applications and services

Write high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code following industry standards and best practices

Conduct and lead code reviews, ensuring adherence to quality, performance, and security standards

Partner with DevOps teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines, build automation, and deployment strategies

Optimize application performance, scalability,



reliability, and maintainability

Lead API design and development aligned with enterprise architecture standards

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

- 9+ years of experience in software engineering, or distributed systems
- Solid proficiency in Java/J2EE, OOP principles, and advanced design patterns
- Extensive experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot) and RESTful API development
- Solid expertise in JPA/Hibernate, JDBC, and relational databases (SQL)
- Hands-on experience with unit testing and integration testing frameworks (e.g., Strong experience with Git, branching strategies, and build tools such as Maven/Gradle
- Proven ability in debugging, performance tuning, and problem-solving in complex systems
- Experience with Docker, containerization, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP preferred)
- Exposure to automation, AI/ML integration concepts, or modern engineering trends is an advantage
- This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Not ready to apply Join our Talent Community.

📌 Senior Java Developer/ DevOps (Chennai)
🏢 Caterpillar
📍 Chennai