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Caterpillar · Bangalore, Karnataka

# Lead Software Engineer

Bangalore, Karnataka Manager or lead Software Engineering 

Listed on Caterpillar’s official careers site. Posted October 23, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Caterpillar’s careers site →](https://cat.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CaterpillarCareers/job/Bangalore-Karnataka/Lead-Software-Engineer_R0000381488)

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## Job description

### 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.

### Key Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to strategic modernization initiatives across Helios platforms, including transformation of legacy Java/J2EE applications to cloud-native(AWS) and scalable architectures
- Guide implementation approach for modernization initiatives, ensuring alignment between architecture intent and delivery execution
- Define and guide target architecture patterns and design principles for modernization efforts
- Drive experiments and proof-of-concepts (POCs) to evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and architectural patterns, enabling data-driven technology decisions
- Translate successful POCs into scalable, production-ready solutions and drive adoption across teams
- Influence engineering practices, standards, and architectural decisions across the broader Helios development community
- Lead architecture and design reviews, and code reviews, enforcing coding standards, best practices, and maintainable design patterns
- Mentor and coach engineers on low-level design, object-oriented design, and modern software engineering practices, elevating overall engineering capability Deep-dive into complex legacy modules, identifying constraints, and proposing optimal modernization or refactoring strategies
- Partner with DevOps and platform teams to ensure build, release, deployment readiness, and adoption of modern CI/CD and containerization practices
- Identify and drive opportunities to embed AI and automation into engineering workflows, improving developer productivity, quality, and delivery speed

### Required Skills & Experience
- 12+ years of experience in software engineering, including strong hands-on development and technical leadership experience
- Proven experience in Java/J2EE-based application development, including leading design and delivery of scalable services
- Strong expertise in software architecture, design patterns, object-oriented design, and low-level design principles Experience modernizing legacy enterprise applications and transitioning to microservices-based architectures Hands-on experience with Spring frameworks, REST/JSON APIs, and distributed system design Comprehensive knowledge of database technologies, including Postgres, SQL, and NoSQL, with proven ability to design, optimize, and troubleshoot data solutions.
- Strong experience with data access technologies (JPA/Hibernate/JDBC) Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit) and building high-quality, testable software
- Proficiency with Git (branching, merging, tagging), Maven or equivalent build tools, and strong debugging skills Experience leading or contributing to POCs, innovation initiatives, or modernization programs
- Strong experience working with cross-functional and global teams, influencing without direct authority
- Excellent technical communication, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement skills ​Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and working with DevOps/CI-CD pipelines
- Solid understanding of Kubernetes for orchestration of containerized applications Experience working with software systems in autonomous vehicles, mining, construction, or similar industrial domains Understanding of onboard (machine) and offboard (cloud/office) system architectures and their integration in distributed autonomy platforms
- Familiarity with communication protocols and networking concepts used in distributed systems (e.g., TCP/IP, messaging systems, telemetry pipelines) Experience designing or integrating systems involving machine-to-cloud or edge-to-cloud communication Posting Dates: July 16, 2026 - July 26, 2026 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 23, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Jul 17, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 1, 2026
- Listed for: 107 days
- Location: Bangalore, Karnataka[Apply on Caterpillar’s careers site →](https://cat.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CaterpillarCareers/job/Bangalore-Karnataka/Lead-Software-Engineer_R0000381488)

## Hiring at Caterpillar
- Open jobs: 909
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Jul 9, 2026

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