JOB DESCRIPTION:

As a Sr. Software Engineer for front-end / UI development, you will contribute to design, development, testing and deployment of web software systems and/or applications.

JOB DUTIES: Responsibilities of the incumbents are across functional lines with individuals assigned in new program development and/or maintenance of existing Web, API and Client systems.

• Competent to perform all programming and development assignments without close supervision; normally assigned the more complex aspects of systems work.
• Works directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution, including responding to off-shift and weekend support calls.
• Works independently on complex systems or infrastructure components that may be used by one or more applications or systems.
• Drives application development focused around delivering business valuable features
• Maintains high standards of software quality by establishing good practices and habits
• Identifies and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team
• Communicate with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness
• Performs integrated testing and customer acceptance testing of components that requires careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results.
• Employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.

Basic qualifications:

• Position requires a four-year degree from an accredited college or university.
• 8+ years (or at least 5 years with master’s degree) experience in web application and UI development with JavaScript, RESTful API, HTML 5 and CSS3.
• 3+ years or more of experience with modern UI frameworks and libraries such as TypeScript, React (or Angular/Vue), Redux (or Context API), Jest and Webpack
• Experience with technical POCs and developing re-usable UI components
• Very good communication and presentation skills

Top candidates will also have:

• Proven experience in some of the following,
  • Designing, developing, deploying and maintaining intuitive and performant UI.
  • Deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GoCD, Azure Devops etc.
  • Deploying and maintaining software using public clouds such as AWS or Azure.
  • Working within an Agile framework (ideally Scrum)
• Strong understanding and/or experience in some of the following,
  • UI middleware and mocking technologies and tools such as Redux-Saga and Mirage JS
  • Experience working with API development and testing tools like Swagger and Postman
  • Test driven development and behavior driven development using Cucumber.
• Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints
• Passion for technology and an eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer science or Electrical engineering or related field is required

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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