Chicago, Illinois
Peoria, Illinois
Westminster, Colorado
Irving, Texas
Full time
R0000401797
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.
Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Job Summary:
The PIM Platform Software Engineer configures and builds on the Akeneo platform while supporting Informatica P360 during the migration window. You implement workflows, enrichment rules, attributes, taxonomy, and Akeneo extensions, and help build and troubleshoot the API integrations that connect Akeneo to upstream and downstream systems.
What You Will Do:
Configure and support Akeneo, including workflow implementation, attribute modeling, and taxonomy setup
Maintain and support Informatica P360 in parallel during the transition period
Build and maintain Akeneo extensions and custom capabilities using the Akeneo Extension SDK
Build and troubleshoot REST API integrations between Akeneo, upstream, and downstream systems
Support P360-to-Akeneo migration engineering: data mapping, validation, and cutover support
Resolve data defects and product data quality issues surfaced during enrichment or migration
Establish and follow reusable PIM engineering patterns so implementations stay consistent across domains
Participate in code/design review and follow CI/CD practices for releases
What You Will Have:
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
Software Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.
Software Integration Engineering: Knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design, develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages.
Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
Considerations For Top Candidates:
Experience with Akeneo (or a comparable PIM platform) configuration and implementation, or strong aptitude to ramp quickly
Working knowledge of Informatica P360 or similar MDM/PIM platforms, a plus
Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.js; comfortable with npm and building SDK-based extensions
Solid understanding of REST APIs, JSON/XML data structures, and integration patterns
SQL proficiency for data validation and troubleshooting
Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and issue tracking (Jira/Azure DevOps)
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across platform, data, and integration issues
Hands-on technical background in Akeneo
Strong architecture and solution-design review experience, including API and integration design
Experience leading platform migrations (system-to-system data and workflow migration)
Comfortable owning delivery execution: backlog management, sprint planning, release readiness
Strong communicator who can align architecture, business, and delivery teams
Additional Details:
This position requires the candidate to be in Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL, Broomfield, CO or Irving, TX
Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position
Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
This position will require up to 10% travel
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
What You Will Get:
Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We've created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, 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 and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Summary Pay Range:
$97,530.00 - $158,480.00
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
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
October 27, 2026 - November 3, 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 (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .
There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.
Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee's contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built.
