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Lead Software Engineer

Caterpillar

Lead Software Engineer

Caterpillar

Chennai; Bangalore

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On-site

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Full-time

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4d ago

Required Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Azure

Career Area:

Technology, 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.

  • Monitor and troubleshoot production and QA systems to identify and resolve performance, scalability, and reliability issues proactively.

  • Participate in the on-call rotation to provide 24/7 critical incident support for supported systems

  • Design, implement, and maintain automated processes and tools to streamline deployment and release processes.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, document, and implement operational processes, best practices, and procedures.

  • Implement and maintain system monitoring tools and dashboards to provide real-time insights into system performance and identify potential issues.

  • Work closely with developers to identify and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks in the application code.

  • Ensure that systems and infrastructure comply with security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

  • Continuously evaluate systems and processes to identify areas for improvement and implement changes as needed.

Considerations for top Candidates:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, a related field, or equivalent experience.

  • 13+ years of experience in site reliability engineering, DevOps, QA, SRE or a related field.

  • Strong experience with Java Based solutions

  • Experience with AWS infrastructure and services

  • Experience with Ia

C solutions like Cloudformation and Terraform:

  • Experience with CI/CD solutions

  • Github, Azure DevOps

  • Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills

  • 6+ years of experience and proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Python (preferred), Javascript (preferred).

  • Solid understanding of networking, load balancing, on prem hosting solutions, and web application architectures.

  • Experience with containerization technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong attention to detail.

  • Strong IT and Business communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

March 12, 2026 - March 18, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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About Caterpillar

Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is an American construction, mining, and other engineering equipment manufacturer. The company is the world's largest manufacturer of construction equipment. In 2018, Caterpillar was ranked number 73 on the Fortune 500 list and number 265 on the Global Fortune 500 list.

10,001+

Employees

Peoria

Headquarters

Reviews

3.5

3 reviews

Work Life Balance

2.5

Compensation

3.0

Culture

2.0

Career

2.0

Management

2.5

25%

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Pros

Strong company brand and reputation

Supportive management willing to fund training

Trusted team member with recognized expertise

Cons

Limited internal advancement opportunities

Company loyalty not rewarded with career growth

Heavy extroverted culture difficult for introverts

Salary Ranges

3 data points

Mid/L4

Principal/L7

Senior/L5

Staff/L6

Mid/L4 · Data Scientist Grade 21

0 reports

$117,078

total / year

Base

-

Stock

-

Bonus

-

$99,517

$134,639

Interview Experience

7 interviews

Difficulty

2.7

/ 5

Duration

14-28 weeks

Offer Rate

43%

Experience

Positive 43%

Neutral 43%

Negative 14%

Interview Process

1

Application Review

2

Online Assessment

3

Technical Interview

4

Final Round Interview

5

Offer

Common Questions

Coding/Algorithm

Technical Knowledge

Behavioral/STAR

Past Experience