Sr. Software Engineer - Java Job

Job Description

Experience required: 5-7+ years

Requirements

Job Summary

The ideal candidate must be a self-starter capable of thinking with an enterprise perspective while still being flexible enough to keep the business running. Tasks range from developing analysts and vendors, developing leading and managing the team's day-to-day activities and support processes to providing guidance on platform configurations and policies .

Key Responsibilities

• Java Proficiency : Strong expertise in the Java programming language.
• Frameworks : Experience with Java frameworks, such as Spring Boot, and libraries.
• Databases : Knowledge of relational databases and managing data transactions.
• Problem-Solving : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to find solutions for complex technical issues.
• Communication : Effective communication to understand requirements and collaborate with teams.
• Testing Expertise : Experience with software testing and debugging tools.
• GitHub & DevOps Tools & AI acceleration for Development
• Managing common developer tools for enterprise use – Audit readiness
• Agile Scrum awareness – roadmap and delegation
• Assisting developers in integrating with source code management and other various developer tools
• Supporting projects to migrate from legacy components to supported technology
• Creating and refining policies to ensure effective and secure usage of development tools within Caterpillar
• Coaching and communicating information to other team members
• Participating on special projects as source code management and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Subject Matter Expert
• Leading/participating with teams that define DevOps Tooling strategy
  
  

What Skills & Experiences You Will Need

• Ability to work well with a geographically distributed team
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and apply them with an enterprise perspective
• Ability to act in a self-directed manner, independently researching tools/libraries/technologies or solving a problem with minimal oversight and instructions
• Excellent communication skills (in English) to persuade others to use recommended practices and technologies
• A strength in source code management strategies using Git and other popular tools.
• A clear understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Experience with GitLab, Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise Cloud
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery.
• A familiarity with administering Linux or Windows Servers
• A familiarity with web development in either Java or .NET - Minimum 5-7 years of development experience
• An understanding of modern web development security threats and security best practices