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Senior Software Engineer at Caterpillar Inc. — Chennai

Experience5–7 yrs
SalaryNot disclosed
Work modeonsite
Levelsenior
Posted18 Sept 2026

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About Caterpillar Inc.

Caterpillar Inc. is hiring in Chennai in manufacturing industrial. This role looks for around 5+ years of experience.

Skills

SQL
AWS
Azure
GCP
backend engineering
data engineering
platform engineering
distributed systems
APIs

The role

A backend engineer at an industrial manufacturing company designs scalable distributed systems and data pipelines using SQL and cloud platforms, while applying backend engineering and Python to reliable software solutions.

Full 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.

Role Definition

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with exceptional expertise in SQL and hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP). The ideal candidate is a strong problem solver with excellent communication skills and a passion for building scalable, reliable systems. Experience with Python and Hightouch is a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and data models.

Build and enhance scalable software solutions across distributed systems and cloud platforms.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Ensure high performance, reliability, and availability of applications and data pipelines.

Participate in architectural discussions, code reviews, and system design decision-making.

Troubleshoot production issues and identify root causes quickly.

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices across the engineering team.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Exceptional SQL expertise with deep knowledge of query optimization and database performance tuning.

Hands-on experience with at least one cloud provider: AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Strong experience in backend engineering, data engineering, or platform engineering.

Solid understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and application design principles.

Excellent communication skills—capable of explaining complex technical topics clearly.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive mindset.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates

September 18, 2026 - September 19, 2026

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

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