Information System Specialist (AI Architect)

• Serve as the end-to-end solution architect for Guided Buy and Coupa platforms ensuring cohesive design across requisitioning sourcing purchasing invoicing supplier enablement and downstream financial systems.
• Design and govern integrations between Coupa/Guided Buy and upstream/downstream systems such as ERP finance supplier systems middleware data platforms and reporting tools.
• Define scalable secure and reusable architectural patterns for APIs event-based integrations data flows and platform extensions.
• Ensure architectural alignment with enterprise standards IT controls security and SOX compliance requirements.

• Act as AI Architect for procurement and purchasing platforms designing how AI capabilities are embedded into Guided Buy and Coupa to improve user experience compliance efficiency and insights.
• Provide architectural guidance for building AI agents copilots and automation solutions including prompt strategy orchestration patterns data grounding and decision boundaries.
• Establish and enforce AI governance practices including design reviews risk assessments Responsible AI alignment and lifecycle management of AI agents and models.
• Perform code and solution reviews for AI-enabled components to ensure quality maintainability security and architectural consistency.

• Partner with Product Owners Project managers and development teams within an agile environment to translate business needs into clear actionable technical designs and backlogs.
• Guide teams through design decisions trade-off analysis and implementation best practices across sprints and releases.
• Support solution planning for enhancements upgrades and modernization initiatives including migration from legacy capabilities.
• Own end-to-end troubleshooting and technical support for Guided Buy Coupa and the broader integrated solution landscape partnering across teams to resolve complex cross-system issues.
• Mentor engineers and analysts on architecture principles integration patterns and AI solution design.

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to procurement finance audit security IT and external partners.
• Lead or participate in architecture review boards design governance forums and change impact assessments.
• Clearly communicate complex architectural concepts and risks to both technical and business audiences.

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Systems or a related field; 6-8+ years of experience delivering enterprise-scale business applications with strong exposure to procurement ERP or financial systems.
• Technology Advising: Knowledge of effective advisory methods and ability to provide valued information and advice to clients regarding products technologies services and solutions for a specific technology domain.
• Application Design Architecture: Knowledge of basic activities and deliverables of application design; ability to utilize application design methodologies tools and techniques to convert business requirements and logical models into a technical application design.
• System and Technology Integration: Knowledge of the features and facilities of systems; ability to integrate and communicate among applications databases and technology platforms.
• Systems Software Infrastructure: Knowledge of computer architecture and system software interaction; ability to design and build a fundamental architecture of operating systems database management systems communications protocols compilers and other development tools.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches tools and techniques; ability to anticipate recognize and resolve technical issues on hardware software application or operation.

• Enterprise & Solution Architecture: Proven ability to design and govern complex integrated application ecosystems following SDLC process across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Procurement Platforms: Hands-on experience with Guided Buy Coupa or similar Source-to-Pay / P2P platforms.
• Integrations: Strong knowledge of APIs middleware ETL event-driven architectures and ERP integrations.
• AI & Automation: Working knowledge of AI/ML concepts LLMs AI agents and automation patterns applied to enterprise workflows.
• Agile Delivery: Experience working within agile product teams supporting backlog refinement sprint execution and continuous improvement.

• Experience designing or governing AI agents copilots or AI-enabled enterprise applications.
• Strong understanding of Responsible AI principles model governance risk management and ethical AI practices.
• Coupa administration configuration or large-scale deployment experience.
• Experience with cloud platforms data environments and reporting tools used in enterprise ecosystems.
• Proven ability to lead architecture discussions and influence decisions in a complex global matrixed organization.

• Location: Peoria IL
• Additional Location: Irving TX
• Required Travel: Limited based on program and stakeholder needs
• This position requires working onsite five days a week
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position

• 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

What We Do

Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc. responsible for bringing digital capabilities to our world-famous yellow iron. With over 1.5M connected assets worldwide our teams use data technology advanced analytics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.

Why Work With Us

The Cat Digital team is at the forefront of Caterpillar’s evolution. We take pride in solving complex problems by building new systems from the ground up. On our team you’ll leverage data from across our entire enterprise to find solutions that open a new world of possibilities for our customers and dealers. Join us in building a better tomorrow.

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