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.
Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable API solutions using modern microservices architecture. Drive technical excellence across development teams while ensuring robust, secure, and high-performance API delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
Architect and design RESTful APIs and microservices using Java and Spring Boot
Define API design standards, best practices, and governance policies
Lead technical decision-making for API infrastructure and architecture
Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards
Mentor and guide development teams on microservices patterns and practices
Development & Implementation
Design and develop scalable microservices using Spring Boot framework
Implement RESTful API endpoints with proper security, versioning, and documentation
Deploy and manage containerized applications on AWS ECS
Optimize API performance, reliability, and scalability
Implement API security patterns (OAuth 2.0, JWT, API Gateway)
DevOps & Cloud
Deploy and orchestrate microservices on AWS ECS with auto-scaling
Configure CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
Implement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions
Manage AWS infrastructure (ECS, ECR, CloudWatch, ALB, etc.)
Team Collaboration
Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders on technical requirements
Provide technical guidance and support to development teams
Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions and technical workshops
Participate in agile ceremonies and sprint planning
Required Skills
Technical Expertise
7+ years of Java development experience
4+ years with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud ecosystem
Strong experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs
Proven track record with microservices architecture and patterns
Hands-on experience with AWS ECS, Docker, and container orchestration
Proficiency in AWS services (ECS, ECR, CloudWatch, RDS, S3, etc.)
Additional Requirements
Experience with API documentation tools (Swagger/OpenAPI)
Knowledge of distributed systems and event-driven architecture
Familiarity with message queues (SQS, SNS)
Understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL)
Experience with monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Grafana)
Strong understanding of security best practices
Leadership & Soft Skills
Proven leadership and mentoring abilities
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
Ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments
Preferred Qualifications
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer)
Experience with ECS
Knowledge of API Gateway solutions (AWS API Gateway)
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (AzDo, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Relocation is available for this position.
Posting Dates:
February 23, 2026 - March 12, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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