Application Software Team Lead
Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World
Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.
When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don't just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in - the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer's needs. Join us.
Description
This position is for a software application team lead in the Development Process and Tools (DPT) section within Caterpillar's Integrated Components and Solutions Division. The DPT section serves thousands of global users by providing software processes and tools for internal and external use.
Job Duties
Leading a cross functional global team developing and supporting a desktop application.
Planning, coordinating, and tracking global team activities.
Defining and documenting application requirements.
Reviewing test activities and results, assisting in testing as necessary.
Coordinating and scheduling process partner activities to achieve specified objectives.
Creating and maintaining application training documentation.
Training team members and application users.
Providing application troubleshooting, debugging, and support.
Providing regular status updates.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in an accredited Computer Science or Engineering curriculum.
At least 8 years software development experience.
Proven experience developing software applications.
Self-directed with strong technical leadership skills.
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate technical information effectively.
Top Candidates will also have
Experience in C# programming.
Experience with SQL databases.
Knowledge of object-oriented software and databases.
Knowledge of cybersecurity security practices.
Familiarity with Caterpillar software development processes and IT infrastructure.
Additional Information
The location for this position is Mossville, IL
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position
This position will require less than 10% travel
Employee benefit details
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
Final details
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This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. 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 .
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