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Lead Software Engineer
cat/5/CaterpillarCareers
Chicago, IllinoisPosted Aug 12, 2026 · 4h ago$128k – $209k
Full-time$128k – $209kLeadOn-siteOther
About this role
Caterpillar is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Digital Platform team in Chicago. You will provide technical leadership in designing, developing, and delivering scalable, secure, and customer-focused cloud solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS. This role involves leading API-first development, guiding engineers on secure integrations, and driving best practices for the end-to-end software lifecycle.
What we are looking for
6- Lead design and development of enterprise-scale REST APIs and microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS
- Build API-first solutions with OpenAPI/Swagger specifications
- Provide technical leadership through design reviews, code reviews, and engineering best practices
- Collaborate with product owners, UI teams, and partner teams for successful solution delivery
- Drive quality engineering through automated testing and operational excellence
- Own the end-to-end software lifecycle, including deployment, monitoring, and support
Skills mentioned
8JavaAWSAzureGCPMongoDBPostgreSQLRedisCI/CD
Work authorization
No visa sponsorship is available.
Must be authorized to work without sponsorship.
