Career Area:
EngineeringJob 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.
Job Summary :
We are looking for an Autonomy Engineer to design, build, and enhance modern applications that support AI-driven and intelligent digital capabilities as part of a broader modernization program. This role focuses on transforming existing systems into scalable, reliable, and production-ready solutions aligned with modern architecture and engineering practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the design, development, and delivery of Java-based applications and services
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code aligned with coding standards
Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality
Collaborate with senior developers, architects, and team members to understand and implement solutions
Support analysis and enhancement of existing or legacy systems
Work with DevOps teams on build, integration, and deployment processes
Troubleshoot issues, debug applications, and support production fixes
Contribute to improving application performance, reliability, and maintainability
Learn and apply automation techniques and tools to improve development efficiency
Support development of APIs and services as per the architecture standards.
Required Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
2+ years of experience in software engineering.
Good understanding of Java/J2EE, OOP concepts, and basic design patterns
Experience with Spring framework (Spring Boot preferred) and REST APIs
Basic knowledge of JPA/Hibernate/JDBC and SQL
Familiarity with unit testing frameworks (Eg., Junit & Mockito)
Working knowledge of Git (basic branching and version control concepts) and build tools like Maven
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills with eagerness to learn
Basic understanding of application scalability and integration concepts
Exposure to Docker, containerization and cloud platforms
Interest or awareness of automation, AI/ML integration concepts, or modern development trends
Good communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work in team environments
Posting Dates:
June 8, 2026 - June 21, 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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