Senior Software Engineer - Frontend Developer

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.

We are seeking a skilled (Senior Software Engineer - Frontend Developer – React & AWS) to join our Open Systems Development & Support -CAT IT Division Bangalore Team.

The preference for this role is to be based out of Bangalore PSN Office, KA & Chennai WTC centre, TN-India

What You Will Do

• Design and develop highly responsive, scalable, accessible, and modular frontend applications using React, NextJS and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Build secure, cloud-ready applications optimized for deployment in AWS (CloudFront, S3, API Gateway, Amplify, Lambda, Microsoft Entra).
• Implement UI best practices, component reusability, code modularity, and responsive design principles.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with backend, cloud, UX, QA, and architecture teams to modernize legacy frontends into micro-frontend or component-driven architectures.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for frontend applications using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.
• Ensure security practices across the application lifecycle shift-left security, secure coding, vulnerability remediation, dependency scanning, and adherence to enterprise security policies.
• Drive application performance improvements using lazy loading, memoization, bundling optimization, caching, and CDN strategies.
• Lead debugging, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis for complex production issues.
• Develop applications compatible across multiple browsers and devices with strong focus on usability and accessibility (WCAG).
• Establish strong coding standards, enforce best practices (ESLint, Prettier, code reviews), and mentor junior team members.
• Participate in integrated testing and customer acceptance testing with strong emphasis on quality, performance, and maintainability.
• Deliver high‑value features aligned with business needs and digital transformation goals
  
  

What You Will Have

• 8+ years of hands‑on experience in Frontend Development with strong expertise in:
• React, Redux/Context API
• TypeScript, ES6+
• HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, CSS-in-JS
• Responsive UI frameworks such as Material UI, Bootstrap, TailwindCSS
• Strong understanding of React architecture, component design patterns, hooks, state management, and rendering performance optimization.
• Experience building and deploying frontend applications on AWS using services such as:
• S3 for static hosting
• CloudFront CDN
• API Gateway / Lambda for backend integration
• MS Entra integration is a plus.
• Strong experience with frontend build tools (Webpack, Vite, Rollup, Babel).
• Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, JSON data handling, WebSockets and asynchronous programming.
• Familiarity with micro-frontends, modular deployments, and containerized architectures (Docker ECS/EKS optional).
• Strong version control knowledge using Git and platforms like GitHub, Azure Repos.
• Experience with unit and integration testing using Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress/Playwright.
• Ability to optimize frontend performance using:
• Tree shaking
• Code splitting

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• Caching strategies
• CDN optimizations
• Experience implementing security best practices:
• OWASP Web Security
• Content Security Policy
• Secure cookies
• Dependency vulnerability management (SCA tools)
• Experience integrating CI/CD for frontend using AWS CodePipeline, GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.
• Experience using AI tools like Microsoft Copilot for software development and testing. Understanding and experience in using AI/GenAI for automation.
  
  

Desired Skills:

• Experience with AWS cloud-native design, serverless, and IaC concepts (CloudFormation/CDK/Terraform).
• Implementing DevSecOps tools such as SonarQube, CodeQL, Fortify, Snyk, Artifactory/XRay.
• Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology.
• Exposure to backend services (Java) is a plus.
• Knowledge of global distribution, multi-region deployments, and edge logic.
• Understanding of DNS, routing, SSL/TLS, CDN behaviors, and networking concepts relevant to hosting UI applications.
  
  

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

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.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.
• Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.
• Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.
• Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.
• Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.
  
  

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.
  
  

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Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Conducts walkthroughs and monitors effectiveness and quality of the development activities.
• Elaborates on multiple-development toolkits for traditional and web-based software.
• Has participated in development of multiple or large software products.
• Contrasts advantages and drawbacks of different development languages and tools.
• Estimates and monitors development costs based on functional and technical requirements.
• Provides consulting on both selection and utilization of developers' workbench tools.
  
  

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.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Describes similarities and differences of life cycle for new product development vs. new release.
• Identifies common issues, problems, and considerations for each phase of the life cycle.
• Works with a formal life cycle methodology.
• Explains phases, activities, dependencies, deliverables, and key decision points.
• Interprets product development plans and functional documentation.
  
  

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.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Has experience with designing data exchange interfaces to and from software product.
• Describes tools and techniques for extraction, transformation and loading of electronic data.
• Cites examples of common linkage requirements for software products and vendors.
• Works with integrating software into the customer or partner framework and infrastructure.
• Participates in the development of technology interfaces and bridges.
  
  

Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Demonstrates experience with the architecture and design of major or multiple products.
• Describes major software architecture alternatives and considerations.
• Explains design considerations for commercial database systems, operating systems and web.
• Displays experience in estimating the cost of a specific design of a proposed product.
• Facilitates design reviews and walkthroughs.
• Analyzes benefits and drawbacks of specific software designs and architecture.
  
  

Software Product Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of technical aspects of a software products; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Maintains and utilizes data related to install base configurations and environments.
• Solicits customer feedback; reports and monitors bugs and implementation issues.

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• Participates in defining and conducting technical acceptance tests.
• Participates in creating technical requirements for software development and deployment.
• Explains basic environment and product configuration options.
  
  

Software Product Testing: Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Participates in test readiness reviews, functional, volume, and load testing.
• Describes key features and aspects of a specific testing discipline or methodology.
• Tests software components for compliance with functional requirements and design specifications.
• Explains procedures for documenting test activities and results (e.g. errors, non-conformance, etc.)
• Conducts functional and performance testing on aspects of assigned products.
  
  

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.

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Posting Dates:

February 17, 2026 - March 2, 2026

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

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