Application Developer – Cybersecurity

Caterpillar Inc.

Application Developer responsible for developing cybersecurity focused web applications for Caterpillar Inc. Collaborating with teams to enhance service offerings and resolve technical issues.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeNashville • Illinois, Tennessee, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,210 - $133,810 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityFlaskLinuxPythonReactSDLCServiceNowSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for developing various internal cybersecurity focused web applications to realize and grow our service offering.
Partners with product architects in resolving technical matters associated with our product and associated service offerings.
Provides daily operational support and maintenance for one or more products needed to deliver the team’s service offerings.
Interfaces with internal process partners and vendor support staff to resolve technical issues attributed to products supported by the team.
Execute development driven by agile user stories and features for supported products.
Achieve sprint efficiency and deliver milestone goals.
Perform testing during development processes and QA prior to production deployment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Security Engineering/Architecture, Computer Science, or comparable experience.
Entry level skillset in application development including various programming languages and frameworks (i.e. Python, HTML, TypeScript, SQL, React, Flask)
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodology
Familiarity with the use of various AI Models (github Co-Pilot, Claude, Chat GPT, Grok, ETC).
Experience in Developing web applications with a focus on delivering upon customer requirements
AWS Cloud Experience
Good Knowledge of software development processes, security assessments in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process, and secure coding.
One or more professional certification(s) from an accredited institution (CISSP, CCSP, GWEB, Linux, Python, CISSP, etc.)
Working knowledge of Caterpillar Cyber Security Policies and Directives
Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, as well as written/verbal communication skills.
ServiceNow incident/request management experience

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonHTMLTypeScriptSQLReactFlaskSoftware Development ProcessesSecurity AssessmentsSecure CodingAI Models

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Certifications

CISSPCCSPGWEBLinuxPython