Career Area : Technology, Digital and Data

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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.

Your Impact 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.

What does it mean to live the Caterpillar Experience?

It means you play a part in building a better world. You contribute to a winning culture—a spirit of accountability—that has driven change on every continent for more than 90 years. To work with us is a commitment to improve sustainability, invent for the digital age and innovate in order to bring solutions to millions of people. Sure, you work for Caterpillar. But more importantly, you work for the good of your career, your family, your community, and your world.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Lead Backend Engineer - Enterprise Java Applications ( Senior Software Engineer ) to join our Informatics &Connected; Worksite - CAT IT Team.





The incumbent would be Providing timely and accurate financial record keeping and reporting as directed by management.

The preference for this role is to be based out of Chennai - Brigade World Trade Center

What You Will Do :

- Perform development assignments and programming tasks.
- Independently/Along-side a team work on business features.
- Maintain high quality standards of software.
- Collaborate with engineers and other departments.
- Developing detailed software design deliverables to solve business problems
- Leading the evaluation and deployment of new technologies to add or enhance existing digital technical capabilities.
- Follows standards, processes and methodologies to develop each phase development.
- Ability to mitigate risks and bring in stakeholder/business confidence by continuous on-time delivery.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in IT development.

What You Will Have :

- Educational qualification is Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science & Engineering /IT/Electronics Engineering disciplines

- Performs implementation, regular problem solving, maintenance and support for an agile software development.

- Strong foundational knowledge in Java 17+, Spring Boot, Microservices and Cloud

- Strong understanding of SOLID design principles, clean coding, and agile development methodologies.

- Solid understanding of MySQL/RBDMS database

- TDD/BDD based development using Junit testing.

- Developing RESTful APIs

- Technical Skills (Positive to Have) :





- Performance Optimization.

- Cloud Services(AWS, Azure etc).

- Developing, Testing and Deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Azure Pipeline, Github Actions etc.

- Spring Security & Oauth

- Willing to work in EAME Shift (1PM to 10PM IST) : Skills desired : Decision Making and Critical Thinking : Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Level Working Knowledge:

- Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.
- Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.
- Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.
- Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.
- Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.

Level Working Knowledge:

- Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
- Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
- Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
- Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
- Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Software Development : Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.

Level Extensive Experience:

- Conducts walkthroughs and monitors effectiveness and quality of the development activities.
- Elaborates on multiple-development toolkits for traditional and web-based software.
- Has participated in development of multiple or large software products.
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📌 Lead Backend Engineer - Enterprise Java Applications (Senior Software Engineer) (Chennai)
🏢 Caterpillar
📍 Chennai