Caterpillar—IT Architect (Azure Cloud Architect)

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Description: 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. About Caterpillar Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed to and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. 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 IT Architect (Azure Cloud Architect) to join Azure Platform Services -CAT IT Division The preference for this role is to be based out of Bangalore – Caterpillar PSN What you will do - Architect and design applications that run on Azure China/21Vianet and Commercial clouds by providing technical expertise and guidance in cloud technologies. - Work with GCIO teams to champion the Azure services available and how they can enable the business to run more efficiently in Azure. - Lead migrations from on-premise deployments to Azure cloud environment. - Work with the Principal Architects and IT Teams to develop roadmaps for Azure cloud services. - Work with the IT Security team on analysis and security architecture for major initiatives. - Work with other IT teams to establish, design, and support an enterprise cloud architecture that provides the required capacity plans and supports the long-term strategic goals for enterprise cloud technologies. - Lead and perform development, automation, and deployment assignments without close supervision. - Complete technical evaluation of Azure cloud services for general on-boarding including aligning service capabilities to business requirements, reference architecture designs, and controls to securely deploy solutions. - Assist with documentation, training, and usability efforts. What you will have - Strong IT infrastructure and/or software development experience, especially in networking, application services, and distributed computing. - Technical leadership or lead developer experience. - Hands-on experience with cloud architecture, systems design, application design, and development. - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. - Experience automating infrastructure or application deployments using PowerShell, Python, Java, NodeJS, .NET, JSON, or YAML. - Strong English communication, teamwork, analytical, and interpersonal skills. - Strong problem-solving and customer service skills. - This position requires candidate to work a 5-day -a -week schedule in the office. Top Candidates Will Also Have: - Microsoft Azure Certification(s) such as: AZ-305, AZ-500, AZ-104, AZ-900, AZ-204, or AZ-400 - Experience working with CI/CD pipeline tools such as Azure DevOps - Experience with the Azure Portal, CLI, PowerShell cmdlets, and/or REST APIs - Experience using the Agile methodology - Experience designing and/or building Azure solutions including web-based UI or API applications, IoT solutions, data pipelines, or machine learning/AI capabilities. - Experience working with corporate security on infrastructure or applications security compliance and remediation activities (e.g, Risk Acceptance, Security Configuration Baseline) Skills desired: Core Application Systems: Knowledge of major production application systems used for delivery of services to internal and external clients; ability to leverage major production application systems in diverse situations. Level Extensive Experience: • Manages application-related issues, implications, and approaches with clients. • Evaluates key interfaces and interdependencies among core applications systems. • Explains features and benefits of core applications for consideration by business units. • Implements existing and planned application enhancements in major business units. • Tracks data flow between own applications and core applications in other business areas. • Plans enhancement, conversion, and retirement strategies for core applications. Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems. Level Working Knowledge: • Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance. • Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions. • Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns. • Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand. • Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions. Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges. Level Working Knowledge: • Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues. • Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components. • Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services. • Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence. • Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues. Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design. Level Extensive Experience: • Demonstrates experience with the architecture and design of major or multiple products. • Describes major software architecture alternatives and considerations. • Explains design considerations for commercial database systems, operating systems and web. • Displays experience in estimating the cost of a specific design of a proposed product. • Facilitates design reviews and walkthroughs. • Analyzes benefits and drawbacks of specific software designs and architecture. Application Modernization: Knowledge of the concepts, processes and technologies of application modernization; ability to design, develop and deploy modernized applications in various business scenarios. Level Extensive Experience: • Creates and customizes cloud application modernization plans based on specific business requirements. • Consults on security issues and problems regarding application migration. • Coaches others on the modernization approach for microservice based application. • Leads discussions on the challenges and risks in developing cloud-native based applications. • Provides insights on complex technical problems of co-existence of legacy and new application systems. • Compares and contrasts the benefits and drawbacks of various application modernization approaches. Architecture Modeling: Knowledge of Architecture Modeling; ability to develop and modify enterprise architecture through conceptual, logical and physical approaches. Level Extensive Experience: • Consults on architecture framework design; verifies operational objectives for each framework design procedure. • Determines corresponding indicators for each technology layer and evaluates the operational performance of each layer. • Decides on specific roles and responsibilities of engineers within business, information and data architecture modeling. • Coordinates materials for architecture design modeling. • Evaluates technology product roles and strengths within the project and locates appropriate technology providers based on results. • Interprets relevant principles for technology architecture modeling requirements from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Business Assessment: Knowledge of the activities, tasks, practices and deliverables for assessing and documenting business opportunities; ability to assess the benefits, risks, and success factors of potential applications. Level Working Knowledge: • Applies tools and techniques for gathering business requirements. • Defines the activities, deliverables, and tools of a business assessment process. • Documents best practices and techniques for assessing application opportunities. • Participates in conducting and documenting business assessments. • Participates in the preparation of risk assessment and benefits analysis. System and Technology Integration: Knowledge of the features and facilities of systems; ability to integrate and communicate among applications, databases and technology platforms. Level Working Knowledge: • Assists with current and planned integration initiatives. • Explores major issues and considerations for successful system integration. • Works with applications, data, technology bridges and a variety of platforms. • Works with existing interfaces as well as integration and migration plans within own area. • Plays an active role in local integration efforts. What you will get: - Work Life Harmony - Earned and medical leave. - 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 This position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Dates: Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.