Technical Lead - Data And Integrations (Supply Chain Data Platform)

Career Area:

Business Technologies, 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.

What does it mean to live the Caterpillar Experience?

It means you play a part in building a better world. You contribute to a winning culture-a spirit of accountability-that has driven change on every continent for more than 90 years. To work with us is a commitment to improving sustainability, inventing for the digital age, and innovating to bring solutions to millions of people. Sure, you work for Caterpillar. But more importantly, you work for the good of your career, family, community, and world.

Job Summary:

Provide technical solutions for Supply Chain business partners by applying technology and data analysis engaging with business partners to understand the business opportunities/problems, and then planning and implementing applications/systems, data platform solutions using Snowflake/Python, and integrations (across a myriad of middleware technologies including IBM ACE, Snaplogic, Qlik, S3, and MFTP). Top candidates will have strong business and data analysis skills, developer experience with data platforms (preferability Snowflake), integration middleware technologies, and knowledge of AWS solution architecture.

What You Will Do:

• Analyze business requirements and own the data and integrations within the Supply Chain Data Platform to produce secure technical solution designs and lead the implementation of such solutions across multiple technical platforms and partnering with various technical teams across the IT organization.

• Create and maintain logical technical architecture diagrams for all apps and integrations in the Supply Chain Data Platform integration.

• Introduce new and innovative technologies and develop departmental standard practices for implementing and supporting these technologies.

• Lead analysts and developers to implement quality, fully tested data platform solutions, integrations, and applications that solve business problems, deliver value, and are cost-effective to support.

• Provides project leadership, expert advice, and counsel to IT personnel, management, and project teams on the most complex aspects of application programming, development, and testing methods for data platforms, apps (custom-built, ERPs, or other Supply Chain systems), and integration middleware tools.

• The position manages the completion of its own work assignments and coordinates work with others. Based on past experiences and knowledge, the incumbent normally works independently with minimal management input and review of end results.

What You Have:

• Demonstrated through certifications or strong technical knowledge of data platform architecture on Snowflake, integration middleware technologies, and application architecture (including custom apps, AWS architecture, ERP's, and various SaaS solutions) with strong Supply Chain knowledge.

• Ability to collaborate with an extended professional technology network to help effectively identify, plan, and accomplish technology objectives.

• Explore AI usage in the Supply Chain Data Platform for auto-data healing

• Experience leading and coaching developers and analysts across various systems/applications, technologies, services, and solutions, preferably in the supply chain technology domain.

• Knowledge of application design activities and deliverables; ability to utilize application design methodologies, tools, and techniques to convert business requirements and logical models into technical application designs.

• Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, or application.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, best practices, and standards to ensure the secure design and implementation of technical solutions.

• Experiencing evaluating, learning, and advising on emerging technologies and their impact on IT and the business.

• Finds and enjoys using technology to solve business problems and deliver enterprise value!

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers, who build a better world.

Here, you earn more than just an hourly wage. Because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day-one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and holidays (prorated based on the hire date).

Additional Info:

• The primary locations for this position are East Peoria, IL

• This position may require 10% travel.

• Sponsorship is not available.

About Caterpillar -

Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading construction and mining equipment manufacturer of 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 to contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Relocation is available for this position.

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:

June 19, 2024 - June 29, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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

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