Principal Software Engineer - Java

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to strategic modernization initiatives across Helios platforms, including transformation of legacy Java/J2EE applications to cloud-native(AWS) and scalable architectures

• Guide implementation approach for modernization initiatives, ensuring alignment between architecture intent and delivery execution

• Define and guide target architecture patterns and design principles for modernization efforts

• Drive experiments and proof-of-concepts (POCs) to evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and architectural patterns, enabling data-driven technology decisions

• Translate successful POCs into scalable, production-ready solutions and drive adoption across teams

• Influence engineering practices, standards, and architectural decisions across the broader Helios development community