As a Senior Data Engineer on the Data Engineering team, you will design and build scalable data solutions that enable reliable analytics across the business. Your day-to-day responsibilities include developing ETL pipelines for moving data from various sources to data warehouses or lakes, designing efficient data models, integrating diverse data sets, and ensuring data accuracy and compliance with governance policies. You will work closely with data scientists and analysts to understand their needs and deliver robust solutions while collaborating on new scope or evolving business requirements. The role requires expertise in SQL and Python, experience with modern data platforms like Snowflake, proficiency in AWS services such as Glue and Lambda, and a strong understanding of distributed systems and data architecture.
Skills
SQL
Python
Snowflake
PostgreSQL
MySQL
BigQuery
AWS
Glue
Lambda
Step Functions
ETL Process
Cloud Computing
Agile Development
CI/CD
Distributed Systems
Data Privacy
Security
Governance
What you'll do
Build and manage ETL pipelines for data movement from sources to warehouses or lakes.
Design scalable data models and storage solutions supporting analytics and reporting needs.
Integrate data from various internal and external sources ensuring consistency and reliability.
Tune queries and systems for performance, especially with large datasets.
Implement checks to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and compliance with governance policies.
What we're looking for
Strong hands-on expertise in SQL and Python for building data pipelines.
Experience with modern data platforms like Snowflake and ETL tools.
Deep understanding of relational and cloud-native databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
Practical experience operating in AWS environments, using Glue, Lambda, etc.
Proven problem-solving skills to diagnose complex data issues effectively.
Solid understanding of distributed systems and high-performance data architecture.
Clear appreciation for data privacy, security, and governance best practices.
Market check
Salary context
This
$89,210–$133,810
range sits above
8%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$137,000–$217,796
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$133,900–$218,287
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 239 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world''s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Industry: Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing
Caterpillar currently has
12 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$114,587–$183,140
across 12 roles with salary data.