IT Software Engineer 5 (2x roles) – Scala, Akka & Java Microservices Full Time NEW

Location: Preference in office in Chicago but open to 100% remote candidates

Position s Contributions To Work Group

• As a Senior Software Engineer, you will build platform notification services that enable Caterpillar customers to be alerted for events that are critical to efficiently operate Caterpillar engines and machines.

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor s degree with 10+ years
• Masters Degree with 8+ years

Required Technical Skills

(Required)

• 5+ years of software development experience using Java 8+
• 2+ years of Scala programming experience
• 2+ years of Akka technologies such as Streams, Actors, HTTP, Persistence

Top Candidates Will Also Have

Proven experience in many of the following:

• • Experience designing well-defined Spring Boot Restful APIs
  • Experience with design and implementation of high-availability and reliable solutions
  • Designing, developing, deploying and maintaining software at scale.
  • Application architectural patterns, such as MVC, Microservices, Event-driven, etc.
  • Deploying software using CI/CD tools, such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.
  • Deploying and maintaining software using AWS. Other AWS technologies, such as API Gateway, ALB, NLB, Fargate, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, IAM, CloudFormation, etc
  • Developing software applications using relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, AWS DynamoDB
  • Working within an Agile framework (ideally Scrum)
• Must demonstrate solid knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals, such as data structures and algorithms.
• Passion for technology and an eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment
• Demonstrated leadership on small to medium-scale projects impacting strategic priorities

Typical Task Breakdown

As a Senior Software Engineer you will be is responsible for development of services using Scala and Akka technologies. The responsibilities include the following:

Competent to perform all programming, project management, and development assignments without close supervision; normally assigned the more complex aspects of systems work.

Works directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution

Works independently on complex systems or infrastructure components that may be used by one or more applications or systems.

Drives application development focused around delivering business valuable features

Mentors and assists software engineers, providing technical assistance and direction as needed

Maintains high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits

Identifies and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team

Guides the team to develop structured application/interface code, new program documentation, operations documentation and user guides in a casual, flexible environment

Communicates with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness

Performs integration testing and customer acceptance testing of components that requires careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results.

Employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.

Interaction With Team

• Currently, team consists of around 20 people with 10 of those reporting to WD.

Disqualifiers/Red Flags/Overqualifications

• Consistent job hopping/ choppy tenure
• Resumes should not exceed 3 pages

Profiles with experience working for large manufacturing or engineering-focused organizations are highly preferred, as their background will align closely with the technical environment and operational standards required for this role.

For example, candidates who have worked with companies such as Caterpillar, John Deere, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, General Motors, Ford, Tesla, Cummins, Honeywell, GE Aerospace, or Raytheon Technologies would be strong fits.

Companies Include

Navistar, Komatsu, PACCAR, Caterpillar, General Motors (GM), Ford, Tesla, Toyota, Honda, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, John Deere, Honeywell, General Electric, Rockwell Automation, Rivian, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Volvo, Bosch, Cummins, CNH Industrial, Kubota, Bobcat, Terex, AGCO, JCB, Hitachi Construction Machinery, New Holland, Yanmar, Liebherr, SANY, Wirtgen, YASH Technologies, or similar organizations.