Career Area: Digital Job Description: The Software Engineering Manager provides leadership in design, development and deployment of Caterpillar’s state-of-the-art digital platform. This position is accountable for hiring, managing and mentoring a team or multiple teams of software engineers in delivering the common department goals in line with CAT Digital Strategy. The Software Engineering Manager will lead the team that will build a world class platform to host a wide range of applications. This manager will be responsible for Dealer Digital Channel Tools consisting of Digital Portal, Market Place, Digital Authorization, and API Strategy, under the Dealer Digital Integration Services Team Portfolio establishing framework and governance, advising, and guiding senior leaders on different opportunities, and inform them on any new strategic initiatives. JOB DUTIES: Responsibilities include supervising teams and projects related to developing business and technical solutions and implementing common operating procedures to provide process functionality and the requisite infrastructure to enable effective, efficient, economical services. Directs implementation of hardware and software infrastructure components to maximize common process and minimize costs by efficiently controlling the infrastructure environment. The position supports the CAT Digital strategy, recognizes the service requirements/needs of dealers and customers, corporate and business unit goals, and gives input to leadership in formulating global concepts, strategies and plans to deliver service solutions. Typical internal customers include various contacts throughout Caterpillar worldwide and its subsidiaries. External contacts include various customers, dealers, and vendors throughout worldwide markets. The position is challenged to carefully evaluate problems and provide input into a large number of possible solutions before selecting one option. Problems may be complex and can require the incumbent to develop and monetize new solutions. The incumbent follows general policies and guidelines for projects under his/her control to ensure specific, management goals are met and desired results are achieved. Impacts key quality goals including Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement, and Reoccurring Revenue, Timeliness, Accuracy, Efficiency, Cost Savings, Process Quality, etc. The position supervises a work unit of primarily management/professional employees where some review of subordinate work is required as well as training, development and mentoring. The position is responsible for all personnel issues and performance evaluation of subordinates, as well as overall employee satisfaction for the division. Employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time. Basic qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer science or Electrical engineering or related field is required. Ten years or more of software development specific to API integrations and analytics experience or at least eight years of experience with master’s degree in computer science or related field. Ten years or more of experience in designing and developing software applications in either .Net, Java or Scala or at least eight years of experience in .net, Java or Scala with master’s degree in computer science or related field. Three years or more of experience in managing software development teams. Three years or more of experience in public cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure. Three years or more of experience in Reporting, Analytics, & Visualization dashboards such as PowerBI, Tableau, SFX, etc. Knowledge of agile methodologies and SCRUM. Experience with datastores such as MySQL, Oracle and/or stored procedures Test driven development and behavior driven development and their integration into CI/CD pipelines Azure Devops Top candidates will also have: Demonstrated leadership on medium to large-scale projects impacting strategic priorities. Ability to cope with shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to effectively prioritize, delegate responsibilities and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Must demonstrate solid knowledge of computer science fundamentals like data structures and algorithms. Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints. Passion for technology and innovation. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here. 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