Design and govern data assets, develop pipeline specifications with field-level mapping and quality rules, document domain data models and canonical formats, design scalable databases and ETL solutions, and solve complex data problems to support Cat Digital. Hybrid work: telecommute one day per week.
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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.
Company Website
Caterpillar Inc. seeks Senior Data Specialist at its facility located at 540 W Madison St, Floor 14, Chicago, IL 60661.
Data design, data quality, metadata management, data governance or data architecture (25% of time spent on these job duties). Develop data object pipeline specifications including detailed field level mapping, business rules, data quality rules, etc (25% of time spent on these job duties). Document data models for domains to be deployed including a logical data model, candidate source lists, and canonical formats (20% of time spent on these job duties). Design robust, scalable database and data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) solutions (15% of time spent on these job duties). Work directly on complex problems and provide solutions aligned with overall objectives of Cat Digital (15% of time spent on these job duties). Telecommuting: 1 day/week.
REQS: This position requires a master's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a related field and 3 years of experience as a Software Engineer, Software Developer or related occupation. In the alternative will accept bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a related field and 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer, Software Developer or related occupation.
Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Computer Architecture and systems Software Infrastructure; (2) AWS tools such as CloudWatch logging, Lambda service, Simple Queue Service (SQS), Simple Notification Service (SNS), Simple Storage Service (S3), DynamoDB / NoSQL, or Relational Database Service (RDS); (3) API and scripting tools such as PowerShell, SQL, JSON, Python, Apigee, or Postman; (4) Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), CloudFormation, Elastic Compute Cloud(EC2), Identity and Access Management (IAM), Elastic BlockStore (EBS), or Elastic Container Service (ECS); and (5) Data cleansing, conforming or correlation of transactional data sets.
Summary Pay Range:
$160,555.00 - $169,060.00 Per Year
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Senior Data Specialist / Reference R0000385140 #LI-DNI].
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
July 27, 2026 - November 24, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
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.
Company Website
Caterpillar Inc. seeks Senior Data Specialist at its facility located at 540 W Madison St, Floor 14, Chicago, IL 60661.
Data design, data quality, metadata management, data governance or data architecture (25% of time spent on these job duties). Develop data object pipeline specifications including detailed field level mapping, business rules, data quality rules, etc (25% of time spent on these job duties). Document data models for domains to be deployed including a logical data model, candidate source lists, and canonical formats (20% of time spent on these job duties). Design robust, scalable database and data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) solutions (15% of time spent on these job duties). Work directly on complex problems and provide solutions aligned with overall objectives of Cat Digital (15% of time spent on these job duties). Telecommuting: 1 day/week.
REQS: This position requires a master's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a related field and 3 years of experience as a Software Engineer, Software Developer or related occupation. In the alternative will accept bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a related field and 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer, Software Developer or related occupation.
Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Computer Architecture and systems Software Infrastructure; (2) AWS tools such as CloudWatch logging, Lambda service, Simple Queue Service (SQS), Simple Notification Service (SNS), Simple Storage Service (S3), DynamoDB / NoSQL, or Relational Database Service (RDS); (3) API and scripting tools such as PowerShell, SQL, JSON, Python, Apigee, or Postman; (4) Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), CloudFormation, Elastic Compute Cloud(EC2), Identity and Access Management (IAM), Elastic BlockStore (EBS), or Elastic Container Service (ECS); and (5) Data cleansing, conforming or correlation of transactional data sets.
Summary Pay Range:
$160,555.00 - $169,060.00 Per Year
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
- 401(k) savings plans*
- Health Savings Account (HSA)*
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
- Health Lifestyle Programs*
- Employee Assistance Program*
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
- Career Development*
- Incentive bonus*
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Senior Data Specialist / Reference R0000385140 #LI-DNI].
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
July 27, 2026 - November 24, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
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