Senior Developer - Java

Caterpillar; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar in Chennai, India, seeks a Senior Java Engineer to lead design, development, and modernization of enterprise-grade applications supporting AI-driven capabilities.

You will transform legacy systems into scalable, production-ready solutions, mentor junior developers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust software and drive architectural excellence.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of software engineering or distributed systems experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field.
• Strong Java/J2EE, OOP, and design patterns.
• Experience with Spring Boot and RESTful APIs.
• Proficient in JPA/Hibernate and SQL databases.
• Experience with testing frameworks like JUnit/Mockito.
• Expertise in Git, CI/CD, and build tools (Maven/Gradle).
• Hands-on with Docker and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams.
• Exposure to AI/ML integration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of robust Java-based applications and services.
• Write high-quality, scalable, maintainable code following industry standards.
• Conduct and lead code reviews, ensuring quality, performance, and security.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams.
• Drive analysis, refactoring, and modernization of legacy systems.
• Mentor and guide junior developers to raise team capability.
• Partner with DevOps to streamline CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and perform root cause analysis in production.
• Improve scalability, reliability, and maintainability of apps.
• Champion modern practices, observability, and design patterns.
• Lead API design and development aligned with enterprise standards.
• Contribute to technical decisions, solution design, and roadmaps.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Spring Boot

REST API

JPA/Hibernate

SQL

JUnit/Mockito

Git

Maven/Gradle

Docker

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

CI/CD

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Git

Docker

Jenkins

Maven/Gradle

Job description

Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Java Engineer to lead the design, development, and modernization of enterprise-grade applications that support AI-driven and intelligent digital capabilities. This role involves transforming legacy systems into scalable, resilient, and production-ready solutions aligned with modern architecture principles and engineering best practices. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, ownership and drive high-quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of robust Java-based applications and services

• Write high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code following industry standards and best practices

• Conduct and lead code reviews, ensuring adherence to quality, performance, and security standards

• Collaborate with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to define and implement scalable solutions

• Drive analysis, refactoring, and modernization of legacy systems and applications

• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering team capability and engineering excellence

• Partner with DevOps teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines, build automation, and deployment strategies

• Proactively troubleshoot complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and lead production support efforts

• Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability

• Champion adoption of modern development practices, including automation, observability, and design patterns

• Lead API design and development aligned with enterprise architecture standards

• Contribute to technical decision-making, solution design discussions, and roadmap planning

Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

• 9+ years of experience in software engineering, or distributed systems

• Strong proficiency in Java/J2EE, OOP principles, and advanced design patterns

• Extensive experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot) and RESTful API development

• Solid expertise in JPA/Hibernate, JDBC, and relational databases (SQL)

• Hands-on experience with unit testing and integration testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito)

• Strong experience with Git, branching strategies, and build tools such as Maven/Gradle

• Proven ability in debugging, performance tuning, and problem-solving in complex systems

• Experience with Docker, containerization, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP preferred)

• Good understanding of scalability, distributed systems, and system integration patterns

• Exposure to automation, AI/ML integration concepts, or modern engineering trends is an advantage

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence, mentor, and work effectively across teams

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates: October 27, 2026 - November 9, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply