Advanced Machining Apprentice – Digital Manufacturing

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 109,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer is seeking a Principal Software Engineer. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership in developing a state-of-the-art digital platform. Responsibilities include guiding software development from vision to deployment, mentoring team members, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Candidates should have substantial experience in software engineering, particularly in Java, and a proven record of leading complex projects. This position is located in the United Kingdom and offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Qualifications

• 12+ years in backend or full-stack software development.
• Expert experience in Java, Scala, or Python.
• Extensive experience coding HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects across multiple components.
• Design and implement software applications using agile methods.
• Mentor software engineers and provide technical assistance.

Skills

Expert knowledge of software development tools and activities

Expert knowledge of decision-making processes

Effective communication skills

Ability to mentor and assist software engineers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful API

AWS

Angular

Job description

A leading global manufacturer is seeking a Principal Software Engineer. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership in developing a state-of-the-art digital platform. Responsibilities include guiding software development from vision to deployment, mentoring team members, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Candidates should have substantial experience in software engineering, particularly in Java, and a proven record of leading complex projects. This position is located in the United Kingdom and offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.