Lead Solutions Architect: Analytics & AI

• Own the technical roadmap for Global Parts Pricing and provide architecture leadership across analytics data integration automation and AI initiatives.
• Partner with business leaders Caterpillar IT and analytics teams to align technology strategy with business goals.
• Design and oversee scalable architecture solutions spanning enterprise applications integrations analytics platforms and cloud technologies.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies tools and methodologies supporting future-state architecture.
• Lead solution architecture reviews including application architecture data architecture integration design and platform architecture.
• Drive the adoption of machine learning automation and Generative AI capabilities across the pricing ecosystem.
• Collaborate with technical teams to develop Proofs of Concept and architecture recommendations supporting business transformation initiatives.
• Provide technical mentorship and architecture guidance for junior architects and project teams.
• Ensure architecture decisions align with enterprise security governance and compliance standards.

• Experience designing enterprise-scale data analytics application and platform architectures.
• Ability to translate business requirements into future-state technical architecture and solution strategies.

• Working knowledge of analytics platforms machine learning concepts Generative AI and modern data architectures.
• Understanding of data architecture integrations ETL processes and cloud-based analytics ecosystems.

• Hands-on experience with:
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Snowflake
  • AWS
• Experience working with cloud-native architecture integrations APIs and analytics platforms.
• Familiarity with DevOps and infrastructure-as-code practices.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to influence architecture decisions facilitate cross-functional alignment and drive technical strategy.

• AWS certifications such as:
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect
  • AWS DevOps Engineer
  • AWS Data Engineer
• Hands-on experience with:
  • AWS Bedrock
  • Snowflake Cortex
  • Dataiku
  • Power BI
  • Power Automate
• Experience designing AI-enabled architectures and integrating machine learning or Generative AI solutions into enterprise platforms.
• Experience leading architecture efforts across complex multi-team initiatives.
• Understanding of pricing procurement manufacturing or analytics domains.

• Location: Peoria IL or Irving TX
• Relocation Offered: Yes
• Sponsorship Offered: None
• Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without employer sponsorship.
• Travel: Up to 10%

• 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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