Software Engineer - Data Engineering

Caterpillar Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Chennai, India, seeks a highly motivated Data Engineer to join the data engineering team. You will build scalable data pipelines on AWS, design Snowflake data warehousing, and write Python and SQL to transform data.

The role emphasizes collaboration with data scientists and analysts, focuses on data quality, security, and performance, and requires hands-on experience with graph and vector databases, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native deployments.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in data engineering or related roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, including data and AI workloads.
• Deep understanding of Snowflake architecture, performance tuning, and best practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL for data pipelines, transformations, and services.
• Strong understanding of graph and vector data modelling concepts and their practical applications.
• Experience developing and operating CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) and cloud native deployments.
• Experience working with Azure DevOps (AzDO) boards for backlog management in Agile environments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines on AWS using services such as S3, Glue, Lambda, Redshift, and EMR.
• Build and optimize data warehousing solutions using Snowflake, including performance tuning and data modeling.
• Write efficient and reusable code in Python and SQL for data transformation and processing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders, to understand data requirements.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve pipeline performance and reliability.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all stages of the pipeline.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Tools

AWS cloud services

Snowflake

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Milvus

Neo4J

Kafka

Spark Streaming

AWS Step Functions

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

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Data Engineer to join our data engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building scalable data pipelines using the AWS cloud stack and extensive hands‑on experience with Snowflake. Proficiency in Python and SQL, along with graph and vector database technologies, is essential. This role requires strong problem‑solving abilities and a proactive mindset to deliver efficient, scalable, and reliable data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines on AWS using services such as S3, Glue, Lambda, Redshift, and EMR.


• Build and optimize data warehousing solutions using Snowflake, including performance tuning and data modeling.


• Write efficient and reusable code in Python and SQL for data transformation and processing.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders, to understand data requirements.


• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve pipeline performance and reliability.


• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all stages of the pipeline.


• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in data engineering or related roles.


• Strong hands‑on experience with AWS cloud services, including data and AI workloads.


• Deep understanding of Snowflake architecture, performance tuning, and best practices.


• Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL for data pipelines, transformations, and services.


• Strong understanding of graph and vector data modelling concepts and their practical applications.


• Experience developing and operating CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions)and cloud native deployments.


• Experience working with Azure DevOps (AzDO) boards for backlog management in Agile environments.


• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.


• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.


• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Nice to Have skills

• Knowledge of the NVIDIA ecosystem and its applications in data and AI.


• Hands on experience with Vector (Milvus or similar) and Graph (Neo4J or similar) databases

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with orchestration tools such as AWS Step Functions.


• Familiarity with data governance and compliance practices.


• Exposure to real-time data processing frameworks (e.g., Kafka, Spark Streaming).

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates

August 7, 2026 - August 20, 2026

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