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.NET Center of Excellence - Lead Technology Specialist

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Hybrid
Peoria, IL
126K-205K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Peoria, IL
126K-205K Annually
Senior level
Lead the .NET strategy at Caterpillar, coach developers, evaluate new technologies, perform code reviews, and support project migrations from legacy systems.
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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.
Job Summary:
Caterpillar's .NET Center of Expertise (COE) team is seeking a lead to shape the direction and strategy for .NET development within the Caterpillar enterprise. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter capable of thinking with an enterprise perspective while still being flexible enough to keep the business running. Tasks range from providing assistance, coaching and mentoring .NET developers with development and architectural issues, to evaluating and implementing new technologies in .NET.
What You Will Do:
  • Leading the team that will define the .NET strategy
  • Partnering with other COE teams (Java, Container, Python, etc)
  • Coaching and communicating information to Caterpillar's .NET development community
  • Performing code reviews of applications to help ensure code quality before deployment
  • Assisting developers in integrating applications with Caterpillar systems
  • Supporting projects to migrate from legacy components to supported .NET technology
  • Creating and refining policies to ensure effective and secure .NET development within Caterpillar
  • Participating on special projects as a .NET Subject Matter Expert
  • Researching future .NET related products/versions

What You Have:
  • Strong experience managing a complex process as a process owner
  • Experience working with India based resources
  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and apply them with an enterprise perspective
  • Ability to act in a self-directed manner, independently researching tools/libraries/technologies or solving a problem with minimal oversight and instructions
  • Excellent communication skills (in English) to persuade others to use recommended practices and technologies
  • A strength in source code management strategies using Git and other popular tools.
  • A clear understanding the Software Development Life Cycle
  • Strong technical problem-solving skills
  • Experience with GitLab, Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise Cloud
  • Experience with SonarQube and JFrog Artifactory
  • Experience with SQL Server and Snowflake
  • Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery.
  • A familiarity with administering Linux or Windows Server
  • Experience with Windows PowerShell, Python or other popular scripting languages.
  • A familiarity with web development in either Java or .NET
  • An understanding of modern web development security threats and security best practices

Top Candidates Will Also Have:
  • Experience with cloud computing platforms such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services
  • Experience with ITSM
  • Experience with SonarQube
  • Experience with Artifactory
  • Experience with npm
  • Experience with performing code reviews
  • Experience with troubleshooting and debugging tools such as Fiddler, DebugDiag, WinDbg, Intellitrace, Application Insights, or Wireshark
  • Experience with Docker containers and Kubernetes

Additional Info:
  • The ideal location for this role is East Peoria-IL, Nashville-TN or Irving-TX
  • This position may require 10% travel.

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.
Summary Pay Range:
$126,000.00 - $204,720.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
  • 401(k) savings plans*
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
  • Health Lifestyle Programs*
  • Employee Assistance Program*
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
  • Career Development*
  • Incentive bonus*
  • Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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.
Posting Dates:
December 8, 2025 - January 2, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Top Skills

.Net
Amazon Web Services
Azure Devops
Docker
Git
Github Enterprise Cloud
Java
Jfrog Artifactory
Kubernetes
Azure
Python
Snowflake
Sonarqube
SQL Server
Windows Powershell

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