Senior Java Developer

Caterpillar Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 113,000 - 183,000; 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

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Irving, TX, is seeking a skilled Java Developer to join our MineStar software teams. You will design, build and maintain Java applications and services in a high-performing, self-managing environment, delivering value to enterprise customers.

The role requires proven Java experience in multi-threaded, distributed systems, with Spring, Spring Boot, microservices, and RESTful APIs. Expect full-time onsite work with travel up to 10% and strong collaboration across Product,

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing mission-critical Java software in multi-threaded and distributed environments.
• Ability to design, test, and maintain scalable Java services with security and resilience.
• Experience with microservices, Spring ecosystem, and RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain Java-based applications and services for MineStar ecosystem.
• Produce clean, well-tested code aligned to standards with automated tests and reviews.
• Work with the scrum team to deliver features end-to-end from refinement to release.
• Contribute to solution design and technical decisions for complex problems with clear artefacts.
• Participate in code and design reviews to improve quality, performance and reliability.
• Own technical outcomes, communicate progress, risks and dependencies to the team.

Skills

Java

Spring

Spring Boot

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Job description

Career Area

Engineering

Job Description

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.

Caterpillar products generate and process large amounts of data from sensors, on-board models, and control algorithms in real-time creating real-world machine usage information. As part of the overall digital strategy Caterpillar has developed an integrated family of machine-based information technology products that interconnect machines to provide real time guidance, tracking, monitoring and supervisory control of the operational mining fleet. This family of products is branded MineStar. The MineStar product range links with other mining and business information systems and is an integral part of the Mining Technology Enabled Solutions vision.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Java Developer to join our multi-disciplinary delivery teams that deliver world class mining software solutions. The Java Developer will be responsible for developing software within a high performing, self-managing and dynamic team, delivering high-value software for our enterprise customers.

What You Will Do

• Design, build and maintain Java-based applications and services that support Caterpillar’s MineStar ecosystem.
• Produce clean, well-tested, maintainable code aligned to agreed standards, with quality, security and resilience built in, and with appropriate automated tests, reviews and documentation.
• Work with the scrum team to deliver features end-to-end, from refinement and estimation through to implementation, testing and release.
• Contribute to solution design and technical decision-making for complex problems, creating clear design artefacts to support delivery and ongoing support.
• Participate in code and design reviews, promoting engineering standards and continuous improvement in quality, performance and reliability.
• Take ownership of assigned technical outcomes, communicating progress, risks and dependencies and helping the team deliver predictably.
• Partner with Product, Engineering and Quality Engineering to clarify requirements, align on acceptance criteria and incorporate feedback.
• Support production operations by monitoring services, troubleshooting incidents, performing root-cause analysis and implementing sustainable fixes.
• Mentor and support other engineers through pairing, coaching and knowledge sharing; contribute to hiring and capability uplift as needed.

What You Will Have

• Programming: Knowledge of relevant programming languages and tools; ability to test, write, design, debug, troubleshoot and maintain source codes and computer programs.
  • Proven experience developing mission-critical Java software in multi-threaded and distributed environments, with expertise in concurrent processing, real-time system performance and algorithm-based software development.
• 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.
• Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of the organization's industry group, trends, directions, major issues, regulatory considerations, and trendsetters; ability to apply industry knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Considerations For Top Candidates

• A commercial experience of implementing microservices and distributed architecture, modern database design and technologies, web applications on cloud infrastructure, build, test, and dependency management tools, and Restful APIs.
• Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and microservices development
• Willingness to learn and consistent approach to self-development and improvement.
• Willingness to take on-board and provide feedback to colleagues, junior staff, and leaders.
• Strong analytical, design and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively manage your own time and agreed priorities.
• Experience with modern security principles and technologies

Additional Information

• This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Irving, TX office.
• Domestic relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
• This position will require up to 10% travel

Summary Pay Range

$112,710.00 - $183,140.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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