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Senior Software Engineer
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Chicago, IllinoisPosted Aug 12, 2026 · 4h ago$113k – $183k
Full-time$113k – $183kSeniorOn-siteManufacturing
About this role
Join Caterpillar's digital platform team as a Senior Software Engineer in Chicago, IL. You will design, develop, and deliver scalable, secure cloud solutions, focusing on backend RESTful APIs and microservices using Java and AWS. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring high standards of software quality and CI/CD automation.
What we are looking for
6- Design, develop, test, and maintain backend RESTful APIs and microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS
- Collaborate with product owners, UI teams, architects, and partner engineering teams
- Implement secure service integrations using OAuth 2.0, JWT
- Mentor software engineers through technical guidance and code reviews
- Contribute to CI/CD pipeline automation, deployment processes, and observability
- Own software delivery throughout the development lifecycle, including monitoring and production support
Skills mentioned
8JavaAWSAzureGCPMongoDBPostgreSQLRedisCI/CD
Work authorization
No visa sponsorship is available.
