Career Area:

Business Technologies, 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.

Who is CAT Digital? What do we do?

Big machines require big thinking. Are you looking forward to your next big challenge?

Cat® Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over one million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.

Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We have created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.

Job Opportunity:

Cat Digital is expanding its operations and opening a new branch in Slovakia. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team to help us establish and grow our presence, organization, culture, which will drive our digital product development efforts. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with top professionals working on very high impact and visibility products. Don't miss this chance to join a newly forming presence and support digital innovation for a global leader in heavy machinery!

What will you do?

As a Lead Software Engineer you will play a pivotal role in the agile development of Caterpillar's software products. You will leverage your technical expertise to lead a team of engineers and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software as well as:

• Lead software implementation, problem-solving, maintenance, and support for Caterpillar's products (web & mobile applications).

• Provide technical leadership and guidance, fulfilling the requirements of a Senior/Principal Software Engineer.

• Design systems for availability, scalability, and multi-region deployments.

• Effectively communicate product and architecture vision to the internal team.

• Act as a liaison with Project Management, consolidating team execution status into clear reports for leadership.

This position works directly with Slovakia based engineering leadership and Cat Digital IT in the US.

What you have:

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

• Master of one primary language (Java or TypeScript) and proficiency in a secondary language (Python preferred).

• Familiarity with modern IDEs (VS Code preferred, or IntelliJ, CoPilot).

• Experience with UI frameworks (React & Next.js preferred, or Angular).

• Software D evelopment Lifecycle Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.

• Proficiency in using Git, GitHub workflows, and code quality tools SAST, DAST (CodeQL, SonarCube, rapid7 or equivalent).

• Software Integration Engineering: Knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design, develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages.

• Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.

• Software Product Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of technical aspects of a software products; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products.

• Software Product Testing: Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements.

• API Integration: Understanding of API consumption protocols (Swagger, REST, OAuth, API Management).

• Cloud Deployment: Experience with deployment platforms (Docker, AWS preferred, and/or Azure/GCP).

• Data Integration: Knowledge of application integration with tools like Kafka/Spark, data lakes, and SQL.

• 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.

• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

What we offer:

At Cat Digital, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning, and we believe in investing in the development of our employees. As a member of our team, you will have access to a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as very competitive compensation and benefits packages, like:

• 4 500+ euros / month gross

• Performance related annual cash incentive

• Industry leading Pension plan

• 5 days of extra vacation above the legislative requirement

• Attractive Life insurance

• Recreation Allowance

• Multisport Card

Take the chance to apply now for this position at newly forming Cat Digital Slovakia branch!

Contract type:

Full-time

Place of work:

Kosice, Slovakia

Additional Information:

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Caterpillar is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. For more information, visit https://www.caterpillar.com/en/careers/why-caterpillar.html

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