Automation Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.

Java Engineer developing applications supporting AI-driven capabilities at Caterpillar. Focusing on modernizing existing systems with scalable and reliable solutions.

Posted 7/4/2026full-timeChennai • 🇮🇳 IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsDockerGradleHibernateJ2EEJavaJUnitMavenSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in the design, development, and delivery of Java-based applications and services
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code aligned with coding standards
Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality
Collaborate with senior developers, architects, and team members to understand and implement solutions
Support analysis and enhancement of existing or legacy systems
Work with DevOps teams on build, integration, and deployment processes
Troubleshoot issues, debug applications, and support production fixes
Contribute to improving application performance, reliability, and maintainability
Learn and apply automation techniques and tools to improve development efficiency
Support development of APIs and services as per the architecture standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
3+ years of experience in software engineering, platform engineering, or distributed systems
Good understanding of Java/J2EE, OOP concepts, and basic design patterns
Experience with Spring framework (Spring Boot preferred) and REST APIs
Basic knowledge of JPA/Hibernate/JDBC and SQL
Familiarity with unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit)
Working knowledge of Git (basic branching and version control concepts) and build tools like Maven/Gradle
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills with eagerness to learn
Exposure to Docker, containerization, or cloud platforms is a plus
Basic understanding of application scalability and integration concepts
Interest or awareness of automation, AI/ML integration concepts, or modern development trends (nice to have)
Good communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work in team environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional growth opportunities
Leadership programs
Diversity celebration

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaOOP ConceptsDesign PatternsSpring BootJPAHibernateSQLUnit TestingMavenGradle

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationEagerness to Learn

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceEngineering