Senior Digital Operations Engineer

Caterpillar; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Senior Digital Operations Engineer to develop automations and enhance digital operations. The role involves identifying automation opportunities, supporting digital applications, and leveraging skills in software development. The ideal candidate should have expertise in Python, AWS, and critical thinking. This position offers the chance to make significant impacts within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of software product design and the ability to convert market requirements into designs.
• Familiarity with software development tools; ability to produce software in line with requirements.
• Ability to manage software product life cycles using structured methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Identify automation opportunities across a technology landscape.
• Gather requirements and lead execution of automation solutions.
• Support digital applications to enhance operational capabilities.

Skills

Automation solutions

Software development

Critical thinking

Decision making

Tools

AWS

Python

SQL

Microsoft Power Platform

Microsoft Copilot Studio

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.

Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital and analytics solutions for our customers and dealers. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. With over 1.5M connected assets worldwide, our business and in the industries, we serve, data is generated continuously by Cat equipment using the latest technology, advanced analytics, telematics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.

Role Definition

As a Senior Digital Operations Engineer, you will develop automations & enhancements to streamline our Digital Operations, Data Engineering & Support activities. You will work with other technical experts and engineers to resolve complex issues across our digital ecosystem. Join our innovative team and contribute to building the next generation of automation & operational improvements!

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify automation opportunities across a complex technology landscape.
• Gather requirements, propose automation solutions, and lead execution/development.
• Support digital applications and components to build better operational capabilities (on-call required)
• Develop, deploy, maintain and optimize automation tools, scripts, and agents.
• Create bespoke solutions/capabilities/tools using Python, SQL, AWS, Streamlit, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Copilot Studio and others.

Requirements

• Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
• Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
• Software Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.
• Software Product Testing: Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience with software development & scripting, with a focus on solutioning and automation of routine tasks & processes
• Experience & passion for supporting production applications, services, components, or cloud infrastructure – data, APIs, services, UI/front-end
• Hands-on technical expertise with AWS/Azure, Snowflake, Python/Java, Full-Stack Development or Full-Stack Support
• Hands-on technical expertise with RBAC, IAM, entitlements & roles, and access management
• Experience with Agile methodology & tooling (Azure DevOps preferred), as well as CI/CD & software development lifecycle

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.