Akeneo Developer

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

Bengaluru

On-site

INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Software Engineer – Akeneo PIM in Bengaluru to design, develop, configure, and support Caterpillar's Product Information Management platform. You will work with cross-functional teams to implement product data capabilities, integrations, and governance across enterprise systems and digital channels.

The role combines hands-on development with platform administration and operational support, focusing on scalable data models, secure APIs, and reliable publishing.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
6+ years of software development experience.
2+ years of hands-on experience with Akeneo PIM implementation, development, or administration.
Experience developing enterprise applications using Java and/or Python.
Experience working with REST APIs, JSON, and web services.
Experience using Git-based source control and modern software development practices.

Responsibilities

Configure and maintain Akeneo entities including product families, family variants, attributes, attribute groups, categories, channels, locales, asset families, and reference entities.
Develop and support business workflows, validation rules, enrichment processes, and governance controls.
Implement scalable product data models aligned with business and enterprise requirements.
Support user management, security roles, and access controls within the platform.
Design, build, test, and deploy custom Akeneo applications, extensions, and automation solutions.
Develop reusable components and services to improve product onboarding, enrichment, and publishing processes.
Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices, security standards, and maintainable software design.
Design and develop integrations between Akeneo and enterprise platforms such as PIM, MDM, DAM, ERP, and eCommerce solutions.
Build and support REST APIs, event-driven integrations, and data synchronization frameworks.
Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues across upstream and downstream systems.

Skills

Akeneo PIM

Java

Python

REST APIs

Git

CI/CD

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

Akeneo Platform

AWS

Job description

Career Area

Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

The Software Engineer – Akeneo PIM is responsible for the design, development, configuration, integration, and support of Caterpillar's Product Information Management (PIM) platform. This role contributes to the delivery of scalable, secure, and reliable product data solutions that support Caterpillar's digital commerce, customer experience, and product information initiatives.

Working as part of a cross-functional product team, this position partners with business stakeholders, architects, product managers, and external vendors to implement and maintain product data capabilities, integrations, and governance processes. The role combines hands‑on technical development with platform administration and operational support to ensure high-quality product information is available across enterprise systems and digital channels

Key Responsibilities

Akeneo Platform Development & Configuration

Configure and maintain Akeneo entities including product families, family variants, attributes, attribute groups, categories, channels, locales, asset families, and reference entities.
Develop and support business workflows, validation rules, enrichment processes, and governance controls.
Implement scalable product data models aligned with business and enterprise requirements.
Support user management, security roles, and access controls within the platform.

Application Development

Design, build, test, and deploy custom Akeneo applications, extensions, and automation solutions.
Develop reusable components and services to improve product onboarding, enrichment, and publishing processes.
Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices, security standards, and maintainable software design.

Integration Engineering

Design and develop integrations between Akeneo and enterprise platforms such as Product Information Management (PIM), Master Data Management (MDM), Supplier Data Management (SDM), Digital Asset Management (DAM), and eCommerce solutions.
Build and support REST APIs, event-driven integrations, and data synchronization frameworks.
Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues across upstream and downstream systems.

Data Management & Governance

Execute product and asset data migration activities.
Support import and export processes, data transformations, and validation frameworks.
Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance standards are maintained.
Collaborate with business and governance teams to define and implement data standards.

Operations & Support

Monitor platform health, integration pipelines, and automated jobs.
Perform root cause analysis and resolve production issues.
Support platform upgrades, releases, and performance optimization initiatives.
Create and maintain operational documentation, technical specifications, and support procedures.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

Participate in Agile ceremonies and product delivery activities.
Work closely with architects and technical leads to ensure alignment with enterprise technology standards.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on scalability, performance, reliability, and operational excellence.
Mentor team members and share technical knowledge across the organization.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
6+ years of software development experience.
2+ years of hands‑on experience with Akeneo PIM implementation, development, or administration.
Experience developing enterprise applications using Java and/or Python.
Experience working with REST APIs, JSON, and web services.
Experience using Git-based source control and modern software development practices.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

Experience with Akeneo SaaS or Akeneo Serenity editions.
Experience integrating Akeneo with MDM, DAM, ERP, Supplier Management, or eCommerce platforms.
Knowledge of AWS cloud services and event-driven architectures.
Understanding of product data modeling, data governance, and data quality management.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud-native application development.
Familiarity with Product Information Management (PIM) and Master Data Management (MDM) concepts.
Experience supporting large-scale global product catalogs and multilingual product content.

Critical Skills

Technical Skills