JOB DESCRIPTION:

Caterpillar’s Job Site Solutions (JSS) Productivity Optimization (PO) team develops and delivers end to end productivity optimization solutions for Caterpillar quarry and mining customers globally. JSS is growing and plays an important part in Resource Industries services growth plan.  The JSS PO team is a unique entrepreneurial team that makes it simple for fleet managers to drive customer value through data driven decisions. The productivity solutions deliver internal and external customers the data they need, in the way they need, to understand and optimize each unique operation. JSS Productivity Optimization customers realize tremendous gains in performance and productivity.  

As a solution design specialist in the Job Site Solutions organization you will be responsible for architecting and engineering the next generation productivity optimization solution. The solution will leverage corporate telematics technologies to collect necessary customer data. The data will be presented in a way that simplifies the identification of meaningful operational improvements. A focus on scalability will be a critical design element. The solution offering will continue to evolve and grow in capability as JSS becomes the industry leader in productivity optimization services.  

Job Duties / Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: 

• Directing technical work priorities for a small team of software developers. 

• Leverage all elements of the technology stack including Amazon Web Services, Python, SQL, Javasript, Azure Dev Ops, Denodo, Tableau, corporate telematic data set API’s, etc. 

• Architect and implement the design of the underlying productivity optimization solution platform and features based on commercial priorities. 

• Implement all elements of robust and scalable solution design including designing for robustness and supportability via strong application architecture, good documentation, health monitoring, and troubleshooting functionality. 

• Maintain pulse on emerging tools, software practices, and technologies to improve solution cost and quality.  

• Collaborate with technical experts in other areas of Caterpillar to pull in new innovative ideas and leverage lessons learned throughout the organization. 

• Provide technical support to product support team members, when required, to ensure quick resolution of field issues.   

Basic Qualifications:   

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, engineering OR 5-10 years of progressively responsible job related experience 

• 5+ years of experience in software architecture 

• 5+ years experience with agile development, pipelines, and automated deployments 

• 5+ years experience of software development with Python and Javascript 

• 5+ years experience designing and building API interfaces 

• 5+ years experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Business Objects 

• 5+ years experience with database design and architecture  

• 5+ years experience with data analysis / proven ability to suggest insights based on large data sets 

Top candidates will also have: 

• Experience with graphical user interface design 

• Background using lambda (serverless) functions 

• Demonstrated team leadership skills and communication skills 

• Proven ability to develop a customer focused strategy and work with a team to execute the strategy 

• 2+ years experience with data virtualization platforms such as Denodo. 

• Proven innovator and determined problem solver 

• Experience with onboard telematics systems: VIMS, Product Link, etc 

• Experience with Caterpillar productivity technologies: MineStar suite products, etc 

• Superior relationship building skills and the ability to execute through a team of Caterpillar, Dealer, and Customer personnel 

• Superior communication skills – both written and verbal – that range from technical discussions to executive presentations 

• Experience in engineering systems design and analysis 

• Project management experience and a strong commitment to see projects through to completion 

• Familiarity with statistics 

• Ability to travel 10-15% 

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

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