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.

Your Impact 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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Senior Digital Architect (Enterprise Apps Front End Architect) to join Informatics &Connected Worksite -CAT IT Division.

The incumbent would lead architectural decisions, mentor teams, and drive the development of modern, responsive, and secure web applications.

The preference for this role is to be based out of Chennai , Brigade WTC

What you will do

Role: Frontend Architect

Experience: 12+ years in frontend application development, with a strong track record of delivering scalable, high-performance enterprise applications.

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Frontend Architect who thrives in an agile environment and brings a builder’s mindset, strong design sensibility, and deep technical expertise. You will lead architectural decisions, mentor teams, and drive the development of modern, responsive, and secure web applications.

Key Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional discussions to align on product and technology strategy.Define and uphold high standards for software quality, performance, and maintainability.Architect and implement scalable frontend solutions using modern frameworks and tools.Develop proof-of-concepts and evaluate emerging technologies to guide technical direction.Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to deliver cohesive digital experiences.Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.Drive continuous improvement in development practices, tooling, and automation.Participate in Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos.Contribute to hiring and onboarding of senior engineering talent.Foster a culture of innovation, craftsmanship, and knowledge sharing.

Leadership & Strategic Impact

Act as a domain expert and advisor to product and engineering leadership.Align architecture across business units and influence long-term technology vision.Support strategic hiring and coach senior engineers in their growth journey.Stay current with industry trends and bring innovative ideas to the table. 

What you will have 

Expertise in React, Angular, or Next.js (App Router).Expert Javascript Knowledge to be able to debug complex issues and guide team.Strong proficiency in TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, ES6, and Web Components.Deep understanding of frontend architecture, design patterns, and interaction design principles.Experience with SSR/CSR rendering strategies and modern frontend tooling (bundlers, linters, etc.).Solid grasp of TDD/BDD practices using frameworks like Jest, Jasmine, or Vitest.Familiarity with web security best practices and OWASP guidelines.Responsive design and CSS preprocessors (e.g., SASS).Experience with E2E testing tools like Cypress or Playwright.Hands-on experience with AWS services (S3, ECS, CloudFront, Lambda, API Gateway, etc.).Basic Knowledge of Docker and Containerzation.State management using Redux, NgRx, or Redux Toolkit.Performance profiling and optimization techniques.

Good-to-Have Technical Skills

Accessibility standards (WCAG).Advanced cloud monitoring and debugging.CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.

Additional Information:

This position requires the selected candidate to work Full -Time in the Whitefield Bangalore, Karnataka office.This position requires candidate to work a 5-day -a -week schedule in the officeDomestic Relocation is availableLess than 10% travel is expected

Skills desired:

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.
• Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.
• Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.
• Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.
• Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
• Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Application Design, Architecture: Knowledge of basic activities and deliverables of application design; ability to utilize application design methodologies, tools and techniques to convert business requirements and logical models into a technical application design.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Works with specific development platforms, system and program design tools.
• Participates in the technical design of a specific application.
• Selects and presents design alternatives for applications of small to medium complexity.
• Defines tasks, activities, deliverables and key concerns of technical design.
• Assists in reviewing and documenting technical application designs.

Data Architecture: Knowledge of processes, techniques and factors that affect data architecture; ability to design blueprints on how to integrate data resources for business processes and functional support.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Participates in designing blueprints on how to structure, store and utilize data.
• Follows standards, processes and methodologies to develop each phase of data architecture (e.g. data manipulating processes, database technology generating processes).
• Selects criteria used to support data processing operations, data flow and the flow control system.
• Addresses stakeholder concerns by utilizing business data modeling, including data entities, attributes and their relationships.
• Performs administrative work and provides technical solutions for routine problems in data architecture projects.

IT Architecture: Knowledge of Information Technology (IT) architecture; ability to design and improve organizational IT structures, supporting business operations.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Assists in the investigation of an organization's IT requirements.
• Assesses the functionality of components - hardware, software and telecommunications.
• Adheres to IT architecture guidelines and principles.
• Selects design tools and technologies for IT architecture.
• Documents problems that occur in the IT architecture design process.

Platform Architecture: Knowledge of technologies and methods to design processing mechanisms and roadmaps to execute business application systems; ability to design these roadmaps and deploy supportive interfaces for end-users to access related systems, in accordance with standards and processes.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Designs routine platform architectural roadmaps and relevant solutions for end-users to access interfaces.
• Follows existing processes and standards in developing IT systems for information storing, delivering and optimizing.
• Selects appropriate operating systems, hardware and programming languages to operate platform processing.
• Tests the effectiveness of platform architecture and ensures that business requirements are fully met, while using the platform architecture.
• Solves routine problems in the design process of platform architectural roadmaps; documents these issues.

Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Follows policies, practices and standards for determining functional and informational requirements.
• Confirms deliverables associated with requirements analysis.
• Communicates with customers and users to elicit and gather client requirements.
• Participates in the preparation of detailed documentation and requirements.
• Utilizes specific organizational methods, tools and techniques for requirements analysis.

Target Architecture: Knowledge of target architecture; ability to develop the IT blueprint and roadmap while aligning the architecture and processes with business strategies and objectives.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Analyzes the future state of IT needed to meet stakeholder requirements; summarizes business objectives into several actionable sub-targets.
• Follows existing processes and standards in the design and development of IT architecture.
• Develops roadmaps for target architecture based on models of business services (e.g. applications, data and systems).
• Reports on progress made in developing the target architecture; tackles obstacles encountered throughout the design process.
• Provides routine solutions to issues and recommendations for projects in target architecture development.

What you will get:

Work Life HarmonyEarned and medical leave.Relocation assistance

Holistic Development

Personal and professional development through Caterpillar ‘s employee resource groups across the globeCareer developments opportunities with global prospects

Health and Wellness

Medical coverage -Medical, life and personal accident coverageEmployee mental wellness assistance program

Financial Wellness

Employee investment planPay for performance -Annual incentive Bonus plan.

Additional Information:

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers

Posting Dates:

July 16, 2025 - July 29, 2025

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

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