Data Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.

Data Engineer developing applications with Python and building data pipelines for Caterpillar. Collaborating on complex projects within the Platform Data Engineering team to ensure software quality.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timePeoria • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,210 - $144,960 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureDynamoDBJenkinsMongoDBNoSQLOraclePostgresPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for developing Python data pipelines that build business data objects used to support applications.
Performs all programming, project management, and development assignments without close supervision.
Works directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution.
Interprets design requirements for engineering implementation.
Building and deploying CICD pipelines.
Implementing source to target mapping as pipeline code.
Responsible for Unit and Integration testing.
Maintains high standards of software quality within the team.
Identifies and encourages areas for growth and improvement within the team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Software development experience and solid working knowledge of OOP principles.
Experience in designing and developing software applications in Python.
Experience working with Git version control
Deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Github Actions, Azure DevOps etc.
Experience with AWS components such as Lambda, Dynamo, Fargate, S3, Sagemaker, IAM and RDS
Experience with relational and/or noSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, Oracle, etc.
Demonstrated strong learning ability and a proactive approach to staying current with the latest technologies and industry trends.
Exceptional communication skills with experience working on a cross functional team.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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*

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

PythonOOP principlesCICD pipelinesUnit testingIntegration testingGitAWSPostgreSQLDynamoDBMongoDB

Soft Skills

project managementproblem identificationproblem resolutionsoftware qualityteam growthcommunicationproactive learning