Software Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,600,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Bengaluru is seeking a Java Software Engineer to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality software solutions using modern Java technologies in an Agile environment.

You will work on scalable backend applications, RESTful services, and cloud-based components, collaborating with distributed scrum teams to deliver reliable software and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4–6+ years of professional software development experience, primarily in Java-based systems.
• Proficient in Java and Spring Boot with experience in microservices and RESTful web services.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS) and containerization (Docker).
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases and API tools (Swagger, Postman).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Participate in requirements analysis, technical design, and architecture discussions.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, build, release, and deployment processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate in distributed agile scrum teams.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

CI/CD

GitHub

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Docker

Swagger

Postman

MySQL

PostgreSQL

DynamoDB

Snowflake

Kinesis

S3

SNS

CloudWatch

Lambda

ECS

GitHub

Job description

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.

Career Area

Technology, Digital and Data

Role Overview

The Java Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining high-quality software solutions using modern Java-based technologies in an agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Participate in requirements analysis, technical design, and architecture discussions.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Perform unit, integration, and automated testing following TDD/BDD practices.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Work with DevOps and support teams to monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, build, release, and deployment processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team skill development.
• Collaborate effectively within distributed agile scrum teams.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience with microservices, service-oriented architecture, and RESTful web services.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) including Lambda, ECS, S3, SNS, Kinesis, and CloudWatch.
• Experience with containerization using Docker.
• Proficiency in relational and NoSQL databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and Snowflake.
• Familiarity with API tools such as Swagger and Postman.
• Strong knowledge of software development life cycle and agile methodologies.
• Experience with GitHub, branching strategies, CI/CD pipelines, and modern AI-assisted development tools.

Quality & Testing

• Strong commitment to code quality, performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Hands‑on experience with automated testing, unit testing, and integration testing.
• Knowledge of application performance monitoring and troubleshooting.

Soft Skills & Collaboration

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and debugging skills.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4–6+ years of professional software development experience, primarily in Java-based systems.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

October 22, 2026 - November 29, 2026

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