Data Architecture Lead — Cloud Data Platform Innovator

Caterpillar Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Data Architect to design and evolve enterprise‑scale data architectures powering Cat Digital’s ecosystem.

You will lead end‑to‑end solution architectures on Cat Digital’s data platform, driving interoperable data products and collaborating with engineering and product teams to accelerate time‑to‑data‑value for analytics and applications. The role emphasizes extensive data modeling, cloud experience (AWS or Azure), and ability to align IT blueprints with business

Qualifications

• Data architecture delivers blueprints to integrate data resources for business processes.
• Analytical thinking to identify root causes and propose solutions.
• Clear, effective communication of complex data concepts.
• Ability to elicit and document required business functionality and non‑functional requirements.
• Develop IT blueprints and roadmaps aligning architecture with strategy.

Responsibilities

• Developing detailed data architecture deliverables to solve business problems.
• Designing data solutions including data flows and data models.
• Leading evaluation and deployment of new data product capabilities.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver digital and data solutions.

Skills

Data Architecture

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Requirements Analysis

Target Architecture

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Data Architect to design and evolve enterprise‑scale data architectures powering Cat Digital’s ecosystem.

You will lead end‑to‑end solution architectures on Cat Digital’s data platform, driving interoperable data products and collaborating with engineering and product teams to accelerate time‑to‑data‑value for analytics and applications. The role emphasizes extensive data modeling, cloud experience (AWS or Azure), and ability to align IT blueprints with business