Software Engineer- API Development (Unite Platform)

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.

We are seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and support dealer-facing APIs as part of the Unite platform. This role will focus on building and enhancing new versions of APIs, improving application reliability, and ensuring a seamless dealer deployment and experience. The engineer will work closely with application, DevOps, and deployment teams across the API lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance Unite APIs supporting dealer deployment use cases
• Contribute to new API versions, including enhancements and backward-compatible changes
• Perform API testing and validation using tools such as Postman
• Troubleshoot and resolve API and application issues with a strong focus on dealer experience
• Write and analyze SQL queries for data validation, debugging, and issue resolution
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and production stability
• Participate in code reviews, defect resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work closely with application teams to translate requirements into scalable API solutions

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Software Engineer working on backend or API-based systems
• Hands-on experience with REST APIs and API testing (Postman or equivalent tools)
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Working knowledge of SQL for querying and analyzing application data
• Exposure to DevOps practices, including build, deployment, and monitoring workflows
• Ability to understand end-user (dealer) scenarios and translate them into technical solutions

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms
• Exposure to ETL processes and data integration pipelines
• Familiarity with API versioning strategies and distributed system concepts
• Exposure to AWS, Postgres, Snowflake/Fabric, High Touch, Fortran

Behavioral Expectations

• Ownership mindset with accountability for delivered code
• Strong collaboration skills across engineering and operations teams
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving engineering environment
• Focus on quality, reliability, and continuous improvement

Team & Collaboration

• Works closely with Dealer Deployment, Application Engineering, and DevOps teams
• Contributes as an individual contributor while influencing overall API quality and design

Posting Dates:

March 5, 2026 - March 18, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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