About the position
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. Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe. As a Software Application Engineer, you will contribute to defining, testing, and deploying Caterpillar's critical feature protection system (FPS) application. The FPS application is an important component of Caterpillar's aftermarket strategy, providing a cyber secure means to deploy Caterpillar's premium software features. You will assist in determining priorities, monitoring development progress, and reporting project status.
Responsibilities
- Gather and analyze requirements to create and document application software requirement specifications.
- Collaborate with global software development team to convey application requirements and issues.
- Test and assist debugging application software using different tools and methods to improve code quality and optimize system performance.
- Assist with global teams to provide post-production users' support.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in computer science, engineering, or information systems.
- Software development process experience.
- Working knowledge of software architecture and Java or similar programming languages.
- 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.
Nice-to-haves
- Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.
- Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationship with each team member.
- Works with large or multiple teams that span functions, issues, locations, and time zones.
- Shows and promotes respect for differences and diversity.
Benefits
- Competitive Base Salary
- Annual incentive bonus plan
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
- 401k savings plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy Lifestyle Programs
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
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