Senior Software Engineer - Backend Engineering

Caterpillar · Chicago, Illinois · All 299 Caterpillar jobs

Pay shown$112,710 to $183,140 a yearPermanent

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Advertised pay
$112,710 to $183,140 a year
Checker · last seen live 05 Nov 2026
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Advertised pay
$112,710 to $183,140 a year
Employment
Permanent
Level
Senior
Posted
04 Nov 2026
Age
New (since 4 Nov)
Wording
The advert mentions a talent pool or future openings
Source
Employer's own page, Workday
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The median advertised range for a software engineer in Chicago is $137,750 to $177,200, from 222 adverts that state a yearly pay. This job, at $112,710 to $183,140, sits inside that range.

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Required skills

  • Java
  • Spring
  • Microservices
  • REST APIs
  • AWS
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • Communication Skills

Nice to have

  • Leadership
  • Devops
  • CI/CD
  • Observability

About the job

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.

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