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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Java Developer - **Company:** Caterpillar - **Location:** Irving, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $112,710.0 - $183,140.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Concurrent Computing, Database Design, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Java Web Services, Spring Framework, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Multithreading, Real Time Systems, Spring-boot, Restful APIs, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/E4CED899D0374C6FB1DC1A94C1AFCF4A/job/ ## About the Role * Programming: Knowledge of relevant programming languages and tools; ability to test, write, design, debug, troubleshoot and maintain source codes and computer programs. * Proven experience developing mission-critical Java software in multi-threaded and distributed environments, with expertise in concurrent processing, real-time system performance and algorithm-based software development. * 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. * Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of the organization's industry group, trends, directions, major issues, regulatory considerations, and trendsetters; ability to apply industry knowledge appropriately to diverse situations. * Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation. * 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. Considerations For Top Candidates: * A commercial experience of implementing microservices and distributed architecture, modern database design and technologies, web applications on cloud infrastructure, build, test, and dependency management tools, and Restful APIs. * Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and microservices development * Willingness to learn and consistent approach to self-development and improvement. * Willingness to take on-board and provide feedback to colleagues, junior staff, and leaders. * Strong analytical, design and problem-solving skills. * Ability to effectively manage your own time and agreed priorities. * Experience with modern security principles and technologies ## Description We are seeking a skilled and experienced Java Developer to join our multi-disciplinary delivery teams that deliver world class mining software solutions. The Java Developer will be responsible for developing software within a high performing, self-managing and dynamic team, delivering high-value software for our enterprise customers. What You Will Do: * Design, build and maintain Java-based applications and services that support Caterpillar's MineStar ecosystem. * Produce clean, well-tested, maintainable code aligned to agreed standards, with quality, security and resilience built in, and with appropriate automated tests, reviews and documentation. * Work with the scrum team to deliver features end-to-end, from refinement and estimation through to implementation, testing and release. * Contribute to solution design and technical decision-making for complex problems, creating clear design artefacts to support delivery and ongoing support. * Participate in code and design reviews, promoting engineering standards and continuous improvement in quality, performance and reliability. * Take ownership of assigned technical outcomes, communicating progress, risks and dependencies and helping the team deliver predictably. * Partner with Product, Engineering and Quality Engineering to clarify requirements, align on acceptance criteria and incorporate feedback. * Support production operations by monitoring services, troubleshooting incidents, performing root-cause analysis and implementing sustainable fixes. * Mentor and support other engineers through pairing, coaching and knowledge sharing; contribute to hiring and capability uplift as needed. ## Related Videos - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Microservices: how to get started with Spring Boot and Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/242-microservices-how-to-get-started-with-spring-boot-and-kubernetes) - [Rest API Antipatterns](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100208-rest-api-antipatterns) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Cloud Chaos and Microservices Mayhem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/104-cloud-chaos-and-microservices-mayhem) - [REST In Peace: Why LLMs Can't CRUD](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100272-rest-in-peace-why-llms-can-t-crud) ## Related Articles - [93 Java Interview Questions You Should Prepare For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/14-93-java-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Top 10 Java Libraries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/364-top-10-java-libraries) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)