Job Description:
- Responsibilities of the incumbents are across functional lines with individuals assigned in new program development or platform hardening. Primary responsibilities will be developing data pipelines using a Python-based framework and AWS components to apply transformation rules and deliver required datasets for application teams.
- 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, including responding to off-shift and weekend support calls.
- 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
- Mentor and assist 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
- Guide the team to develop a structured application/interface code, new program documentation, operations documentation and user guides in a casual, flexible environment
- Communicate with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness
- Performs integrated 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.
Technical Skills Required:
- 5 years or more of experience in designing and developing software applications in Python, or at least three years with master’s degree in computer science or related field.
- 5 years or more of experience with object-oriented programming or 3 years with a master’s degree in computer science or related field.
- 2 years or more of experience with AWS components such as Lambda, Glue, and RDS
- Deploying software using CI/CD tools particularly Jenkins and/or Azure Devops (preferred)
Soft Skills Required:
- Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints
- Passion for technology and an eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment
- Independent worker with excellent communication skills
- Position requires a four-year degree from an accredited college or university.
- 7 years or more of software development experience or at least 5 years of experience with master’s degree in computer science or related field.