Lead Software Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.

Lead Software Engineer providing technical leadership in AWS digital platforms at Caterpillar. Designing and developing API services while mentoring developers within Agile teams.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $128,470 - $208,770 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend RESTful API development using Java 17 and SpringBoot, while leading cross-functional Agile teams to deliver high-quality software solutions on AWS. Proven ability to mentor developers and implement best practices in software development and deployment.

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Java 17SpringBoot RESTful API DevelopmentAWS DeploymentMicroservices ArchitectureAgile Framework

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Hard Skills

Backend DevelopmentRESTful APIMicroservicesCI/CD ToolsMessage Streaming SolutionsDatastore ManagementSoftware Quality AssuranceCode ReviewApplication DevelopmentTechnical Leadership

Soft Skills

MentoringTeam LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureJenkinsAzure DevOpsGoCDAWS KinesisApache KafkaAWS AuroraPostgreSQLMongoDB

Industry Keywords

AgileScrumDigital PlatformSoftware DevelopmentCloud Computing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSAzureCassandraDynamoDBElasticSearchJavaJenkinsKafkaMicroservicesMongoDBMySQLOraclePostgresRabbitMQRedisSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership in design, development, testing and deployment of Caterpillar’s digital platform hosted on AWS.
Build a world class platform to host a wide range of digital applications.
Design and develop backend RESTful API web services using Microservices architecture.
Oversee and mentor other developers and handle code reviews.
Act as team leader for development and support groups.
Drive application development focused around delivering valuable business features.
Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits.
Lead development of new functionality and applications on cross-functional Agile project teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience software development experience using Java 17 or higher and SpringBoot RESTful API development
Experience deploying and maintaining software using public clouds such as AWS or Azure.
Message streaming solutions, such as AWS Kinesis, AWS SQS, AWS SNS, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, Apache ActiveMQ, Azure Event Hub.
Datastores such as AWS Aurora, AWS RDS, AWS DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, ElasticSearch, MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis.
Deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Azure Devops, Jenkins, GoCD, etc.
Working within an Agile framework (ideally Scrum).

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