
Lead Data Engineer
Caterpillar Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $128,470 - $208,770 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Design/document standardized data models
- Design/document data pipelines required to create the models
- Work with multiple international teams for overall success of shared goals
- Execute proofs of concept as needed to prove out solutions
- Act as a subject matter expert for other team members on design & implementation issues
- Regularly report on initiative status to peers and leadership
- Standard administration tasks like time reporting, accomplishing training requirements, and task tracking via Azure DevOps
Requirements
- Data Modeling Expertise: Extensive knowledge of designing and documenting standardized data models; ability to translate business requirements into scalable and maintainable data structures.
- Data Pipeline Engineering: Proven ability to design, document, and implement data pipelines across cloud environments; deep understanding of data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration patterns.
- Cloud Database Proficiency: Expert working knowledge with cloud database technologies; ability to evaluate, select, and integrate solutions aligned to architectural and business needs.
- Cross ‑ Functional Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with international business and technical teams; capability to build alignment, drive shared goals, and communicate complex concepts clearly.
- Solution Prototyping & Innovation: Ability to execute proofs of concept to validate technical approaches; comfort exploring new technologies and rapidly iterating in a fast-paced environment.
- Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Extensive experience serving as a subject matter expert for design and implementation topics; ability to guide, support, and uplift other engineers.
- Progressive Technical Ownership: A track record of increasing responsibility in designing and delivering data products; ability to operate autonomously while driving long-term strategic outcomes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
- 401(k) savings plans*
- Health Savings Account (HSA)*
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
- Health Lifestyle Programs*
- Employee Assistance Program*
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
- Career Development*
- Incentive bonus*
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data modelingdata pipeline engineeringcloud database technologiesdata ingestiondata transformationdata orchestrationsolution prototypingtechnical leadershipmentorshipprogressive technical ownership
Soft Skills
cross-functional collaborationcommunicationalignment buildinginnovationautonomysupporting othersguiding teamsreportingproblem-solvingadaptability