PSPS Software Engineer

Job description

**Career Area:** Engineering **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 Definition** We are looking for an innovative engineer, who will be working to develop Engineering applications that are used by Caterpillar employees in the office and factory operations. Incumbent’s primary responsibility is Engineering web based (or) onprem application development. They will also mentor & guide a team of Caterpillar Engineers to develop these applications. They will be leveraging ASP.NET MVC, .NET Core and SQL database technologies and while exploring emerging technologies to solve business problems. They will work to host these in Azure cloud environment and as needed use onprem systems too. The incumbent will be interacting with the process partners on requirements clarifications. Caterpillar encourages innovation and a can-do attitude to delight the customers. **Responsibilities** - Gathering and analysing user/client requirements to create the software requirements specification (SRS) document. - Writing and implementing source codes and enhancing code samples of existing systems. - Testing and debugging cloud based or onprem system software using different tools/methods available to improve code quality and optimize system performance. - Optimizing the infrastructure by working with Caterpillar IT team. - Collaborating with other teams to provide post production support. - Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum. **Degree Requirement** **Degree required** 8+ years of experience with bachelors or masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Preferred experience with enterprise-level system practices and compliance. Certification and practical applications in AI/ML is a plus. **Technical Skills:** Proven intermediate to expert level experience in developing applications using C# / .NET / ASP.NET Core 8.0 Development experience in using Entity Framework / LINQ Hands on intermediate level experience in setting up and working with SQL Server / Cosmos DB Hands on experience Web APIs / RESTful Services Proven experience in deploying applications using Azure App Services ,IOT , Azure Functions **Skill Descriptors** Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems. Level Working Knowledge: - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance. - Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions. - Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns. - Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand. - Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions. Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviours. Level Working Knowledge: - Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviours without offending the recipient. - Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness. - Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work. - Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate. - Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups. Teamwork: Knowledge of the necessity and value of teamwork; experience with; ability to work cooperatively towards shared goals and being supportive of others at all levels. Level Working Knowledge: - Explains own role and responsibility within team. - Actively participates in team meetings. - Shares information, knowledge, and experiences openly and proactively. - Describes team mission and objectives in the context of results to be achieved. - Demonstrates open, friendly, accepting, and supportive behaviors with team members. Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges. Level Working Knowledge: - Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues. - Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components. - Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services. - 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. Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements. Level Working Knowledge: - Describes common tools for component-based, object-oriented development. - Describes the objectives, activities and results of unit testing. - Has developed programs in a specific language and for a specific platform. - Interprets functional and technical blueprints; participates in structuring technical