Software Engineer

About the role

Caterpillar's Digital Factory organization is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to support the development of modern, shop floor-facing digital applications in Decatur, IL.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications for shop floor users, including UI components, APIs, and backend services
• Build responsive, user-friendly interfaces that visualize real-time manufacturing data and key operational metrics
• Develop and integrate services that connect to OT/IoT systems and enterprise data sources
• Optimize application performance and scalability within an Azure cloud environment, particularly for high-throughput, real-time data workloads
• Support cloud-native development practices, including microservices architecture, event-driven design, and distributed systems
• Contribute to DevOps and CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable, repeatable, and automated deployments
• Troubleshoot production issues and support continuous improvement of deployed applications
• Collaborate with operations managers, plant leadership, data engineers, architects, and external partners to define and deliver technical solutions aligned to business needs

Requirements

• Problem Solving & Customer Focus: Demonstrated ability to approach problems with a customer-first mindset and deliver practical, impactful solutions in dynamic environments
• Full-Stack Web Development: Experience building and delivering end-to-end web applications, with ownership over significant portions of the solution
• Frontend Development: Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular, including responsive UI design and component-based architecture
• Backend Development: Experience developing APIs and services using Python (Django/Flask) and/or C#/.NET
• Cloud Development (Azure): Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, including application hosting, data services, and cloud-native solution design
• Data Engineering Fundamentals: Experience working with relational databases such as Azure SQL, including query optimization and data modeling concepts
• DevOps & CI/CD: Understanding of source control, build/release pipelines, and automated deployment practices
• System Integration: Experience integrating applications with external systems, including OT/IoT or enterprise platforms
• Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and business stakeholders

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or relevant industry experience
• Familiarity with MES/MESA frameworks, ERP systems, or shop floor data systems
• Experience working with large-scale, high-frequency data processing systems
• Knowledge of event streaming and real-time data pipelines in Azure (e.g., Event Hub, Stream Analytics, Azure Functions)

Skills

• Problem Solving & Customer Focus
• Full-Stack Web Development
• Frontend Development
• Backend Development
• Cloud Development (Azure)
• Data Engineering Fundamentals
• DevOps & CI/CD
• System Integration
• Collaboration & Communication

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