Electro-Mechanical Engineer Apprenticeship: Digital Platform Innovator

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 144,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and mining equipment manufacturer is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of a state-of-the-art digital platform. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure project goals are met. You will leverage cutting-edge technologies to enhance automation and promote data-driven decision-making. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in software development, particularly with Java, and a strong understanding of agile methodologies. Join a team making a significant impact in modern manufacturing.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software engineering experience, particularly in backend or full-stack development.
• Expert knowledge of Java or Scala, Spring Boot and RESTful API development.
• Experience with front-end frameworks like Angular or React.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex software engineering projects across multiple components.
• Mentor junior software engineers and assist in technical direction.
• Drive automation optimization for client requirements.

Skills

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Effective Communications

Software Development

Software Integration Engineering

Software Product Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Java

Angular

AWS

Spring Boot

Job description

A leading construction and mining equipment manufacturer is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of a state-of-the-art digital platform. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure project goals are met. You will leverage cutting-edge technologies to enhance automation and promote data-driven decision-making. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in software development, particularly with Java, and a strong understanding of agile methodologies. Join a team making a significant impact in modern manufacturing.