Lead Software Engineer - Data Ops

Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data 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.

Your Impact 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. About Caterpillar Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Lead Software Engineer - Data Ops to MANUF & SUPPLY DIG PLAT(INDIA) -CAT IT Division. The preference for this role is to be based out of Bangalore PSN Office, KA -India What you will do The Lead Software Engineer -would lead the design, architecture, and scaling of secure, enterprise-grade AWS cloud platforms for digital and AI/ML workloads. This role owns CI/CD platform strategy, Infrastructure as Code, cloud reliability, DevSecOps governance, and enterprise standardization, working closely with application, data, and ML engineering teams to enable consistent and scalable delivery. • Owns architecture and implementation of enterprise DevOps and cloud platforms across programs. • Drives standardization, scalability, and reuse of platform capabilities. • Influences DevOps and MLOps practices across multiple teams and domains. • Mentors engineers and elevates engineering quality and platform maturity.

1. CI/CD & Source Control • Architect, build, and scale enterprise CI/CD platforms using GitHub and GitHub Actions. • Define reusable workflows, templates, and standardized deployment patterns. • Enable self-service pipelines, automated environment promotion, and compliance enforcement across teams.
2. AWS Cloud, DevOps & MLOps Enablement • Lead engineering of AWS-based platforms supporting application and ML workloads. • Advanced use of AWS services including SageMaker, ECS/EKS, CodePipeline, IAM, and S3. • Own MLOps lifecycle including model deployment, automation, monitoring, and governance.
3. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) • Define and implement enterprise IaC strategy using AWS CloudFormation. • Build reusable, modular, and auditable infrastructure patterns. • Standardize AWS role provisioning, environment setup, and compliance-aligned configurations.
4. DevSecOps, Quality & Governance • Establish and enforce DevSecOps controls across CI/CD ecosystems. • Integrate SonarQube and security tools for automated quality checks and policy compliance. • Drive enterprise adherence to tagging, security standards, and remediation SLAs.
5. Artifact & Supply Chain Management • Govern artifact lifecycle using JFrog Artifactory. • Ensure traceability, version control, and secure software supply chain practices across environments.
6. Operations & Reliability • Define and implement monitoring, alerting, and observability frameworks. • Lead SRE practices including SLIs/SLOs, incident management, and resilience engineering. • Drive platform reliability, scalability, and disaster recovery strategies.   What you will have  Deep AWS expertise with DevOps and MLOps services (SageMaker, ECS/EKS, CodePipeline, IAM, S3). Strong proficiency in GitHub and GitHub Actions (enterprise-scale CI/CD). Advanced experience with AWS CloudFormation. Strong programming skills in Python and/or Go for automation. Experience with JFrog Artifactory and SonarQube. Proven experience designing and scaling DevOps/MLOps platforms. This position requires candidate to work a 5-day -a -week schedule in the Office. Complementary /Future-Ready Skills AWS Firewall and networking expertise from an architectural perspective. Experience in security and governance for AI platforms, including NVIDIA-based environments. Exposure to Azure cloud services for multi-cloud strategy Skills desired:

Decision Making and Critical Thinking : Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. Level Working Knowledge: • Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process. • Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas. • Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes. • Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns. • Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.

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 behaviors. Level Working Knowledge: • Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors 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.

Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements. Level Extensive Experience: • Conducts walkthroughs and monitors effectiveness and quality of the development activities. • Elaborates on multiple-development toolkits for traditional and web-based software. • Has participated in development of multiple or large software products. • Contrasts advantages and drawbacks of different development languages and tools. • Estimates and monitors development costs based on functional and technical requirements. • Provides consulting on both selection and utilization of developers' workbench tools.

Software Development Life Cycle : Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace. Level Working Knowledge: • Describes similarities and differences of life cycle for new product development vs. new release. • Identifies common issues, problems, and considerations for each phase of the life cycle. • Works with a formal life cycle methodology. • Explains phases, activities, dependencies, deliverables, and key decision points. • Interprets product development plans and functional documentation.

Software Integration Engineering : Knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design, develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages. Level Working Knowledge: • Has experience with designing data exchange interfaces to and from software product. • Describes tools and techniques for extraction, transformation and loading of electronic data. • Cites examples of common linkage requirements for software products and vendors. • Works with integrating software into the customer or partner framework and infrastructure. • Participates in the development of technology interfaces and bridges.

Software Product Design/Architecture : Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design. Level Extensive Experience: • Demonstrates experience with the architecture and design of major or multiple products. • Describes major software architecture alternatives and considerations. • Explains design considerations for commercial database systems, operating systems and web. • Displays experience in estimating the cost of a specific design of a proposed product. • Facilitates design reviews and walkthroughs. • Analyzes benefits and drawbacks of specific software designs and architecture.

Software Product Technical Knowledge : Knowledge of technical aspects of a software products; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products. Level Working Knowledge: • Maintains and utilizes data related to install base configurations and environments. • Solicits customer feedback; reports and monitors bugs and implementation issues. • Participates in defining and conducting technical acceptance tests. • Participates in creating technical requirements for software development and deployment. • Explains basic environment and product configuration options.

Software Product Testing: Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements. Level Working Knowledge: • Participates in test readiness reviews, functional, volume, and load testing. • Describes key features and aspects of a specific testing discipline or methodology. • Tests software components for compliance with functional requirements and design specifications. • Explains procedures for documenting test activities and results (e.g. errors, non-conformance, etc.) • Conducts functional and performance testing on aspects of assigned products. What you will get: Work Life Harmony Earned and medical leave. Relocation assistance Holistic Development Personal and professional development through Caterpillar ‘s employee resource groups across the globe Career developments opportunities with global prospects Health and Wellness Medical coverage -Medical, life and personal accident coverage Employee mental wellness assistance program   Financial Wellness Employee investment plan Pay for performance -Annual incentive Bonus plan.   Additional Information: Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers

This position requires working onsite five days a week.  

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Dates: July 7, 2026 - July 20, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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