Lead Digital Architect

• Lead and own the end-to-end definition of Asset Characterization establishing what characteristics are necessary for full and complete Remote Service capability
• Perform enterprise architecture and data solution design for the Asset Characterization project ensuring alignment with Caterpillar's broader digital and data strategies
• Design and govern data models that define how asset characteristics are structured stored queried and consumed to support Remote Services data needs
• Gather and document data requirements for asset characterization then collaborate with the Helios platform architecture and development teams to implement storage and serving within Helios as the single authoritative source
• Define the integration architecture across Remote Flash Remote Troubleshoot and Upgrades in VisionLink ensuring consistent characterization data drives all service workflows
• Understand interface standards for consuming applications (SIS VisionLink Foresight and others)
• Define data migration requirements from existing local Remote Service databases and partner with the Helios team to plan and execute migration into Helios
• Collaborate with Sys/SW development teams electronics systems teams and connectivity application teams to ensure asset discovery and query mechanisms align with the data architecture
• Collaborate with and support the Remote Services teams (Remote Flash Remote Troubleshoot VisionLink Upgrades) to understand their data needs and ensure the asset characterization solution addresses their requirements
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Asset Characterization project the Remote Services teams and the Helios platform team ensuring requirements and data models are clearly communicated and supported
• Provide architectural oversight and technical direction to System Architects Database Developers System Engineers and Application Developers on the project team

• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools methods and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.
• 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.
• Data Architecture: Knowledge of processes techniques and factors that affect data architecture; ability to design blueprints on how to integrate data resources for business processes and functional support.
• Platform Architecture: Knowledge of technologies and methods to design processing mechanisms and roadmaps to execute business application systems; ability to design these roadmaps and deploy supportive interfaces for end-users to access related systems in accordance with standards and processes.

• Extensive experience in enterprise architecture data architecture and solution design at scale
• Deep knowledge of data modeling database design and data integration patterns
• Experience with IoT/connected asset platforms telematics or similar domains
• Familiarity with Remote Service Over-The-Air (OTA) or fleet management systems preferred
• Strong ability to translate business requirements into technical architecture and data strategy
• Lead cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication skills
• Experience leading architecture for multi-team multi-year platform initiatives

• This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville IL office.
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• 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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