Software Engineer-1

Career Area:
Business Technologies, 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.
Your Impact 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.
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our Caterpillar IT Division.
Provides support and problem resolution for specific products.
The preference for this role is to be based out of Chennai, India
What you will do
Job Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform development assignments and programming tasks.
• Work on complex projects, application systems and infrastructure components.
• Independently/Along-side a team work on business features.
• Maintain high quality standards of software.
• Collaborate with engineers and other departments.
• Developing detailed software design deliverables to solve business problems
• Leading the evaluation and deployment of new technologies to add or enhance existing digital technical capabilities.
• Participating in addressing business requirements for applications and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver digital solutions that meets business results
• Follows standards, processes and methodologies to develop each phase development.
• Ability to mitigate risks and bring in stakeholder/business confidence by continuous on-time delivery.
• Mentor and help more junior engineers and provide them guidance in creating structured application/interface code, new documentation and guides.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in IT development.

What you will have

• Strong foundational knowledge in HTML5, CSS3 and Javascript.
• Strong understanding of typescript and development methodologies.
• Solid understanding of web security and OWASP.
• Enterprise application development using React 17+.
• TDD/BDD based development using unit testing frameworks like Jasmine, Jest etc.
• Knowledge of dependant react libraries like react router, react query etc.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Experience on LLD / HLD

Technical Skills (Good to Have)

• State Management using Redux and React Toolkit.
• Performance Optimization.
• Accessibility using WCAG guidelines.
• Cloud Services (AWS, Azure etc).
• E2E Testing knowledge using tools like cypress, playwright, testcafe etc.
• Developing, Testing and Deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Azure Pipeline, Github Actions etc.

Skills desired:
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 behaviours.
What you will get:

• Work Life Harmony
• Earned and medical leave.
• Flexible work arrangements
• Relocation assistance

Holistic Development

• Personal and professional development through Caterpillar 's employee resource groups across the globe
• Career developments opportunities with global prospects

Health and Wellness

• Medical coverage -Medical, life and personal accident coverage
• Employee mental wellness assistance program

Financial Wellness

• Employee investment plan
• Pay for performance -Annual incentive Bonus plan.

Additional Information:
Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
Posting Dates:
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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