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Sr. Software Engineer
full-timeChennai

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Location

Chennai

Type

full-time

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About this role

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.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a seasoned engineering professional to lead and mentor a cross-functional team, while also contributing as an individual contributor. This role requires a strong foundation in mobile and web technologies, agile practices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor a cross-functional development team in collaboration with Product Owners and stakeholders.
  • Act as both a team lead and hands-on contributor, owning key features and writing production-grade code.
  • Drive Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
  • Architect and design scalable solutions, including High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD).
  • Plan and deliver end-to-end development across four consecutive sprint cycles, contributing to critical modules.
  • Develop native mobile applications using Android (Kotlin/Java) or iOS (Swift/Objective-C) platforms.
  • Build hybrid mobile applications using AngularJS with frameworks like Ionic or PhoneGap, and integrate native plugins via Cordova or Capacitor.
  • Develop and maintain AngularJS-based web front-ends, integrating RESTful APIs and managing state with RxJS/NgRx.
  • Implement responsive UI using SCSS, media queries, and best practices for cross-device compatibility.
  • Write and maintain unit tests using Karma and Jasmine.
  • Oversee CI/CD pipelines, conduct code reviews, and ensure adherence to performance and security best practices.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience:

  • 9+ years in software engineering
  • 2+ years in native mobile development (Android or iOS)
  • 2+ years in AngularJS development

Core Skills:

  • Hybrid frameworks: Ionic, PhoneGap
  • Native plugin integration: Cordova, Capacitor
  • Front-end: AngularJS, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5/CSS3, SCSS
  • State management: RxJS, NgRx
  • Agile methodologies: Scrum/Kanban
  • Tools: Git, Jira, CI/CD pipelines
  • Testing: Karma, Jasmine

Leadership & Contribution:

  • Proven experience in team coaching and stakeholder coordination
  • Strong technical design skills (HLD & LLD)
  • Hands-on coding and problem-solving mindset
  • Excellent analytical and debugging skills

Posting Dates:

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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Other facts

Tech stack
Team Lead,Mobile Development,Web Technologies,Agile Practices,Android,IOS,Kotlin,Java,Swift,Objective-C,AngularJS,Ionic,Cordova,Capacitor,RESTful APIs,RxJS

About Caterpillar Inc.

For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, 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.

Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1925

What you'll do

  • The role involves leading and mentoring a cross-functional development team while acting as a hands-on contributor, owning key features and writing production-grade code. Responsibilities include driving Agile ceremonies, architecting scalable solutions (HLD/LLD), and developing native and hybrid mobile applications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Sr. Software Engineer do at Caterpillar Inc.?

As a Sr. Software Engineer at Caterpillar Inc., you will: the role involves leading and mentoring a cross-functional development team while acting as a hands-on contributor, owning key features and writing production-grade code. Responsibilities include driving Agile ceremonies, architecting scalable solutions (HLD/LLD), and developing native and hybrid mobile applications..

Why join Caterpillar Inc. as a Sr. Software Engineer?

Caterpillar Inc. is a leading Machinery Manufacturing company.

Is the Sr. Software Engineer position at Caterpillar Inc. remote?

The Sr. Software Engineer position at Caterpillar Inc. is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Sr. Software Engineer position at Caterpillar Inc.?

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