Principal Digital Architect

Caterpillar Inc.

Chicago, IL, United States
Base: $147,760.00 - $240,110.00; bonus/equity: inc...
Distributed systems architecture
Cloud-native aws and kubernetes
Python and java programming
This role involves owning end-to-end architecture solutions for complex, large-scale distributed systems while balancing scalability, performance, security, and rapid delivery

Job Summary

  • This role involves owning end-to-end architecture solutions for complex, large-scale distributed systems while balancing scalability, performance, security, and rapid delivery.
  • The successful candidate will partner with business leaders and engineering teams to translate ambiguous needs into durable, scalable technical designs.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) savings plans, health savings accounts, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Matching Summary

This role involves owning end-to-end architecture solutions for complex, large-scale distributed systems while balancing scalability, performance, security, and rapid delivery.

Salary

Base: $147,760.00 - $240,110.00; Bonus/Equity: Incentive bonus mentioned; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), HSA, FSA, parental leave, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Distributed systems architecture
  • Cloud-native AWS and Kubernetes
  • Python and Java programming
  • Snowflake data warehousing
  • DevOps CI/CD practices
  • API design REST GraphQL gRPC

Nice-to-have

  • AI reference architecture experience
  • LLM-based solution trade-offs
  • Proof-of-concept to production scaling
  • Strong architectural judgment
  • Influence without authority leadership

Key Requirements

  • Based in Chicago or Peoria, IL
  • No visa sponsorship available
  • No relocation assistance provided

Work Rights

Must be based in US location (Chicago or Peoria)

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