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Database
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Shop Floor
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SQL
Job Description
Software Engineer role at Caterpillar in Decatur, IL (onsite) developing full stack web applications for shop floor users, integrating OT/IoT data with Azure cloud services to visualize real-time manufacturing data and support operational decision making.
Responsibilities
- Architect, implement, and maintain end-to-end web applications for shop floor users, covering UI components, APIs, and backend services.
- Create responsive, intuitive interfaces that visualize real-time manufacturing data and key operational metrics.
- Build and integrate services that connect OT/IoT devices and enterprise data sources.
- Optimize performance and scalability within an Azure cloud environment, focusing on high‑throughput, real‑time data workloads.
- Promote cloud‑native development practices, including microservices, event‑driven design, and distributed systems.
- Contribute to DevOps and CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable, repeatable, automated deployments.
- Troubleshoot production issues and drive continuous improvement of deployed applications.
- Collaborate with operations managers, plant leadership, data engineers, architects, and external partners to define and deliver solutions aligned with business needs.
- Translate business requirements into robust technical designs and high‑quality software solutions.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Problem solving & customer focus: Ability to tackle problems with a customer‑first mindset and deliver practical, impactful solutions in dynamic environments.
- Full‑stack web development: Experience delivering end‑to‑end web applications with ownership over significant portions of the solution.
- Frontend development: Proficiency with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular, including responsive UI design and component‑based architecture.
- Backend development: Experience building APIs and services using Python (Django/Flask) and/or C#/.NET.
- Cloud development (Azure): Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, including application hosting, data services, and cloud‑native solution design.
- Data engineering fundamentals: Experience with relational databases such as Azure SQL, including query optimization and data modeling concepts.
- DevOps & CI/CD: Understanding of source control, build/release pipelines, and automated deployment practices.
- System integration: Experience integrating applications with external systems, including OT/IoT or enterprise platforms.
- Collaboration & communication: Ability to work effectively within cross‑functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and business stakeholders.
Technologies
- React
- Angular
- Python (Django/Flask)
- C# / .NET
- Microsoft Azure
- Azure SQL
- Event Hub
- Stream Analytics
- Azure Functions
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
- 401(k) savings plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Health Lifestyle Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
- Career Development
- Incentive bonus
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
Career Area
- Technology, Digital and Data
Posting Dates
- July 1, 2026 - July 9, 2026
Summary Pay Range
- $97,530.00 - $158,480.00 per year
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