IS Specialist (Senior .NET Architect)

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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.

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 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.

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. 

We are seeking a skilled IS Specialist (Senior .NET Architect) to join our Applications Development & Intelligence Automation -CAT IT Division Bangalore Team. 

The preference for this role is to be based out of Bangalore PSN Office, KA-India 

What you will do 

• Lead and manage development team to provide technical design and implementation mentorship and oversight 

• Lead analysis, architecture, design, and development of Enterprise solutions  

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, Enterprise Architects, application development, and cross functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions and system designs. 

• Develop high-level product specifications with attention to system integration and feasibility. 

• Work closely with cross functional application teams to develop POCs and the solution. 

• Ensure software meets all requirements of quality, security, scalability, extendibility, optimization, and sustainability. 

• Build and improve software architecture based on the requirements and design elements. 

• Analyze and improve stability, scalability, and the performance of products. 

• Provide leadership and expertise in the development of standards, architectural governance, design patterns, and best practices, including technical guidance/development mentorship. 

• Partner with Enterprise application development teams across all aspects of technology projects. 

• Design and develop common components, services and frameworks to be used by Application Development Teams. 

What you will have  

• 12 years of hands on experience in Enterprise application architecting and application integration development, including SDLC, Object-oriented, and Full Stack application programming  

• 12 years of .NET Development (.NET Core, WinForm, WCF, WPF, MVC, C#, VB.NET, ASP) experience 

• 12 years of Web Design (HTML, XML, JavaScript, CSS) experience 

• 10 years of Web Service and API Design (SOAP, REST) experience 

• 10 years of database modeling and design 

• MS SQL Server, Oracle Database, MySQL and PostgreSQL experience 

• Development implementation using Agile Scrum and Waterfall methodology 

• Implementation experience preparing reports with SSRS and RDLC. 

• Experience with multi-tier system development 

• JavaScript/DHTML, HTML, XML, J2EE, jQuery, CSS 

• 5 years of resource management experience 

• Legacy and data migration experience 

• Functional knowledge of Transportation and Manufacturing Domain 

• GIT, TFS and Azure knowledge 

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills 

• Strong customer service skills 

• Must be a team player 

• Proficiency on asynchronous programming, Generics, Threading etc.  

• Object-oriented programming  

• Azure DevOps or similar products for setting up CI/CD platform is a plus 

• Having Azure cloud services is a plus. 

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills 

• Strong customer service skills 

• JavaScript frameworks such as Angular8+ or React are a plus 

 Domain experience:  

• Experience in Manufacturing industry with exposure to developing engineering applications is desirable  

Additional Information: 

• Work Timings: 01:00 Noon -10:00PM IST 

• This position requires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office. 

Skill Descriptors  

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. 
Level Expert:  
• Gains agreement on the problem-solving process, risk assessment, decision points, and criteria. 
• Trains others in the process of eliciting alternatives and assessing their impact. 
• Orchestrates the resolution of high-impact and cross-functional problems. 
• Successfully organizes problem solvers and stakeholders for high-impact problems. 
• Predicts and explains long-term trends and implications for alternatives. 
• Monitors industry for best practices and new techniques in problem-solving. 
 
Technology Advising: Knowledge of effective advisory methods and ability to provide valued information and advice to clients regarding products, technologies, services and solutions for a specific technology domain. 
Level Extensive Experience:  
• Collaborates with an extended professional technology network to help clients effectively identify, plan for and accomplish technology objectives. 
• Supervises others in advising a range of clients across a myriad of products, technologies, services and solutions in a relevant technology domain. 
• Identifies and evaluates emerging technologies and advises clients regarding their potential business impacts. 
• Effectively consults with and conveys technology concepts, business impacts and other advice to senior client levels. 
• Trains others in developing technology business, channel management and client coaching. 
• Leverages formal certifications in mastery of multiple areas of technology in demonstrating credibility for client consulting. 
 
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 Expert:  
• Consults to others on the technical design of high-impact, multi-technology complex applications. 
• Contributes to the establishment and implementation of best practices for application design. 
• Leads in evaluating and selecting emerging application design tools and techniques. 
• Mentors juniors to create multiple application designs on multiple technology platforms. 
• Directs the development of technical standards and platforms for application design. 
• Provides application architecture consulting and educational support to associates and business line areas. 
 
 What you will get: 

• Work Life Harmony 

• Earned and medical leave. 

• Relocation assistance 

Holistic Development 

• Personal and professional development through Caterpillar ‘s employee resource groups across the globe 

• Career developments opportunities with global prospects 

Health and Wellness 

• Medical coverage -Medical, life and personal accident coverage 

• Employee mental wellness assistance program 

Financial Wellness 

• Employee investment plan 

• Pay 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 
 
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) 
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. 

Posting Dates:

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

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