Java Engineer

Caterpillar

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Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: Chicago, ILPeoria, ILIrving, TXDallas, TX
Salary: $81,370–$122,060 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Oct 1, 2026 (soon)
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $163k

This role $102k

$67k most similar roles pay here $213k

This role pays less than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $134,925–$192,050 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $102k versus about $163k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 54 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $128,470–$190,176 across 53 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Java Engineer

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As a Java Engineer, you will join an agile software engineering team dedicated to designing, building, testing, and supporting reliable applications. You will translate client requirements into practical technical solutions while improving workflows through automation and writing maintainable source code for application integration and maintenance. The role involves utilizing automated testing practices to ensure high quality and adherence to specifications. Key technologies and skills include Java, Spring Boot, OpenSearch, and Amazon Web Services, specifically involving AWS Fargate and Amazon Elastic Container Service for containerized deployments. You will also apply knowledge of microservices and the software development life cycle to manage products effectively. The work focuses on creating digital solutions that leverage data, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to support a vast network of connected assets across various industrial sectors.

Skills

Java Spring Boot AWS OpenSearch AWS Fargate ECS Microservices Agile Automated Testing Automation Telematics AI

What you'll do

Design, develop, enhance, and support software applications using agile methodologies.
Translate client requirements into practical technical solutions and automated workflows.
Write maintainable source code for application integration and ongoing maintenance.
Implement automated testing practices to validate software quality and requirement compliance.
Integrate software components, interfaces, platforms, and packages into existing systems.
Manage the full software development lifecycle to deliver high-quality products.

What we're looking for

Must be located in Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL, or Dallas, TX.
Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and related tools.
Ability to design, configure, and integrate software components, interfaces, and platforms.
Ability to plan and execute testing approaches to ensure software quality.
Strong decision-making, critical thinking, and technical communication skills.
Hands-on experience or academic/project knowledge in Java and Spring Boot (preferred).
Experience or knowledge of OpenSearch and Amazon Web Services (AWS) (preferred).
Experience or knowledge of containerized deployments using AWS Fargate and ECS, and microservices (preferred).

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