{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"24da7995fb012ab0aa0b6e11","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/24da7995fb012ab0aa0b6e11","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/24da7995fb012ab0aa0b6e11","title":"Senior Java Developer - Agentic AI Squad Lead","description":"Career Area:\n\nEngineering\n\nJob Description:\n\nYour Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.\n\nWhen 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.\n\nCaterpillar products generate and process large volumes of data from sensors, on-board models and control algorithms in real time, creating real-world machine usage information. As part of the overall digital strategy, Caterpillar has developed an integrated family of machine-based information technology products that interconnect machines to provide real-time guidance, tracking, monitoring and supervisory control of mining fleets. This family of products is branded MineStar and connects with other mining and business information systems as an integral part of the Mining Technology Enabled Solutions vision.\n\nWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Java Developer to join a multidisciplinary delivery team building world-class mining software. In addition to hands-on Java development, this role serves as a custom agent squad lead, directing AI-enabled delivery workflows as a first-class part of the software development lifecycle. The role remains accountable for technical outcomes, quality, security and maintainability while using the squad and related AI engineering tools to improve delivery speed, consistency and engineering effectiveness.\n\nWhat You Will Do:\n\nDesign, build and maintain Java-based applications, microservices and APIs that support the Caterpillar MineStar ecosystem.\n\nProduce clean, well-tested and maintainable code aligned with agreed engineering standards, with quality, security, resilience, automated testing, peer review and documentation built in.\n\nLead delivery of features and technical initiatives using AI tooling and agentic workflows, translating delivery requirements into structured work that can be executed and validated across multiple AI agents.\n\nTreat AI agents as integrated members of the delivery team while retaining clear human accountability for technical decisions, delivered outcomes and production readiness.\n\nOrchestrate agentic AI capabilities across requirements decomposition, solution design, implementation, test generation, documentation, code review, defect triage, root-cause analysis and production support.\n\nValidate all AI-generated outputs against requirements, MineStar domain realities, architecture standards, secure coding practices and quality expectations before they are accepted or released.\n\nWork with the scrum team to deliver features end-to-end, from refinement and estimation through implementation, testing, release and operational support.\n\nContribute to solution architecture and technical decision-making for complex problems, creating clear design artefacts and architecture decisions that support delivery and ongoing support.\n\nEstablish and apply quality gates for AI-assisted development, identify failure modes, and ensure the use of AI remains responsible, traceable and compliant with engineering governance.\n\nParticipate in code and design reviews, promoting engineering standards and continuous improvement in quality, performance, security and reliability.\n\nTake ownership of assigned technical outcomes, communicating progress, risks and dependencies and helping the team deliver predictably.\n\nPartner with Product, Engineering and Quality Engineering to clarify requirements, align acceptance criteria and incorporate feedback.\n\nSupport production operations by monitoring services, troubleshooting incidents, performing root-cause analysis and implementing sustainable fixes.\n\nCreate reusable agentic AI patterns, prompts, skills, templates and playbooks that can be adopted by other MineStar teams.\n\nMentor engineers through pairing, coaching, demonstrations and knowledge sharing, raising capability in Java engineering and AI-native software delivery.\n\nShare evidence of delivery impact, lessons learned and effective practices through showcases, workshops and engineering communities.\n\nWhat You Will Have:\n\nProgramming: Knowledge of relevant programming languages and tools; ability to test, write, design, debug, troubleshoot and maintain source codes and computer programs.\n\nAdvanced Java development using Spring and Spring Boot.\n\nMicroservices and distributed architecture.\n\nRESTful APIs and integration patterns.\n\nModern database design and technologies.\n\nModern security principles, secure coding practices and resilient service design.\n\nArtificial Intelligence: Knowledge of the concepts, technologies and methodologies of artificial intelligence (AI); ability to develop, implement and/or apply artificial intelligence products and services in specific industry domain to achieve business goals.\n\nAbility to develop and use a squad of interactive custom agents to plan, coordinate and validate software delivery work.\n\nUnderstanding of prompt engineering, agentic workflows, AI orchestration and human-in-the-loop validation.\n\nAbility to assess AI-generated code and artefacts for correctness, security, maintainability, architecture fit and production readiness.\n\nAbility to develop reusable prompts, skills, workflow patterns and delivery guidance from practical experience.\n\nAwareness of responsible AI, AI governance, risk assessment and quality evaluation.\n\nDevelops and uses agentic AI tooling to improve delivery flow, test automation, documentation and technical-debt reduction without compromising engineering quality.\n\nBuilds trust in AI-enabled delivery through disciplined validation, transparent governance and clear accountability.\n\nCreates repeatable practices that raise AI-native engineering capability across the wider MineStar organization.\n\nSoftware 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.\n\nBuild, test, dependency management, CI/CD and DevOps tooling.\n\nAutomated testing, code review, observability and software quality practices.\n\nDelivers secure, reliable and maintainable Java solutions that create measurable customer and business value.\n\nAbility to manage time and agreed priorities while maintaining accountability for outcomes.\n\nProblem 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.\n\nStrong analytical, architectural, design and problem-solving skills.\n\nDemonstrated technical leadership, coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing.\n\nAbility to influence across Product, Engineering, Quality Engineering and other stakeholders.\n\nWillingness to learn, experiment, provide and receive feedback, and continuously improve both engineering and AI-enabled delivery practices.\n\nClear written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain technical decisions, risks and delivery evidence.\n\nConsiderations For Top Candidates:\n\n7+ years of relevant commercial software development experience, including substantial hands-on Java development using Spring and Spring Boot, Microservices and distributed architecture, and Build, test, dependency management, CI/CD and DevOps tooling.\n\nExperience providing technical leadership within a multidisciplinary software delivery team.\n\nPractical experience applying AI-enabled development tools, including agentic workflows and AI orchestration, within real software delivery is strongly preferred.\n\nExperience creating reusable agentic AI patterns, prompts, skills, templates and playbooks.\n\nExperience supporting production operations, including troubleshooting incidents, performing root-cause analysis and implementing sustainable fixes.\n\nAdditional Information:\n\nThis position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Irving, TX office.\n\nDomestic relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.\n\nVisa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.\n\nThis position will require up to 10% travel\n\n#LI\n\nSummary Pay Range:\n\n$112,710.00 - $183,140.00\n\nCompensation 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.\n\nBenefits:\n\nSubject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.\n\nMedical, dental, and vision benefits*\n\nPaid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*\n\n401(k) savings plans*\n\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)*\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*\n\nHealth Lifestyle Programs*\n\nEmployee Assistance Program*\n\nVoluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*\n\nCareer Development*\n\nIncentive bonus*\n\nDisability benefits\n\nLife Insurance\n\nParental leave\n\nAdoption benefits\n\nTuition Reimbursement\n\n* These benefits also apply to part-time employees\n\nThis position requires working onsite five days a week.\n\nVisa Sponsorship is not available for this position.\n\nPosting Dates:\n\nAny offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.\n\nCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.\n\nNot ready to apply? 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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.\n\nCaterpillar products generate and process large volumes of data from sensors, on-board models and control algorithms in real time, creating real-world machine usage information. As part of the overall digital strategy, Caterpillar has developed an integrated family of machine-based information technology products that interconnect machines to provide real-time guidance, tracking, monitoring and supervisory control of mining fleets. This family of products is branded MineStar and connects with other mining and business information systems as an integral part of the Mining Technology Enabled Solutions vision.\n\nWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Java Developer to join a multidisciplinary delivery team building world-class mining software. In addition to hands-on Java development, this role serves as a custom agent squad lead, directing AI-enabled delivery workflows as a first-class part of the software development lifecycle. The role remains accountable for technical outcomes, quality, security and maintainability while using the squad and related AI engineering tools to improve delivery speed, consistency and engineering effectiveness.\n\nWhat You Will Do:\n\nDesign, build and maintain Java-based applications, microservices and APIs that support the Caterpillar MineStar ecosystem.\n\nProduce clean, well-tested and maintainable code aligned with agreed engineering standards, with quality, security, resilience, automated testing, peer review and documentation built in.\n\nLead delivery of features and technical initiatives using AI tooling and agentic workflows, translating delivery requirements into structured work that can be executed and validated across multiple AI agents.\n\nTreat AI agents as integrated members of the delivery team while retaining clear human accountability for technical decisions, delivered outcomes and production readiness.\n\nOrchestrate agentic AI capabilities across requirements decomposition, solution design, implementation, test generation, documentation, code review, defect triage, root-cause analysis and production support.\n\nValidate all AI-generated outputs against requirements, MineStar domain realities, architecture standards, secure coding practices and quality expectations before they are accepted or released.\n\nWork with the scrum team to deliver features end-to-end, from refinement and estimation through implementation, testing, release and operational support.\n\nContribute to solution architecture and technical decision-making for complex problems, creating clear design artefacts and architecture decisions that support delivery and ongoing support.\n\nEstablish and apply quality gates for AI-assisted development, identify failure modes, and ensure the use of AI remains responsible, traceable and compliant with engineering governance.\n\nParticipate in code and design reviews, promoting engineering standards and continuous improvement in quality, performance, security and reliability.\n\nTake ownership of assigned technical outcomes, communicating progress, risks and dependencies and helping the team deliver predictably.\n\nPartner with Product, Engineering and Quality Engineering to clarify requirements, align acceptance criteria and incorporate feedback.\n\nSupport production operations by monitoring services, troubleshooting incidents, performing root-cause analysis and implementing sustainable fixes.\n\nCreate reusable agentic AI patterns, prompts, skills, templates and playbooks that can be adopted by other MineStar teams.\n\nMentor engineers through pairing, coaching, demonstrations and knowledge sharing, raising capability in Java engineering and AI-native software delivery.\n\nShare evidence of delivery impact, lessons learned and effective practices through showcases, workshops and engineering communities.\n\nWhat You Will Have:\n\nProgramming: Knowledge of relevant programming languages and tools; ability to test, write, design, debug, troubleshoot and maintain source codes and computer programs.\n\nAdvanced Java development using Spring and Spring Boot.\n\nMicroservices and distributed architecture.\n\nRESTful APIs and integration patterns.\n\nModern database design and technologies.\n\nModern security principles, secure coding practices and resilient service design.\n\nArtificial Intelligence: Knowledge of the concepts, technologies and methodologies of artificial intelligence (AI); ability to develop, implement and/or apply artificial intelligence products and services in specific industry domain to achieve business goals.\n\nAbility to develop and use a squad of interactive custom agents to plan, coordinate and validate software delivery work.\n\nUnderstanding of prompt engineering, agentic workflows, AI orchestration and human-in-the-loop validation.\n\nAbility to assess AI-generated code and artefacts for correctness, security, maintainability, architecture fit and production readiness.\n\nAbility to develop reusable prompts, skills, workflow patterns and delivery guidance from practical experience.\n\nAwareness of responsible AI, AI governance, risk assessment and quality evaluation.\n\nDevelops and uses agentic AI tooling to improve delivery flow, test automation, documentation and technical-debt reduction without compromising engineering quality.\n\nBuilds trust in AI-enabled delivery through disciplined validation, transparent governance and clear accountability.\n\nCreates repeatable practices that raise AI-native engineering capability across the wider MineStar organization.\n\nSoftware 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.\n\nBuild, test, dependency management, CI/CD and DevOps tooling.\n\nAutomated testing, code review, observability and software quality practices.\n\nDelivers secure, reliable and maintainable Java solutions that create measurable customer and business value.\n\nAbility to manage time and agreed priorities while maintaining accountability for outcomes.\n\nProblem 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.\n\nStrong analytical, architectural, design and problem-solving skills.\n\nDemonstrated technical leadership, coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing.\n\nAbility to influence across Product, Engineering, Quality Engineering and other stakeholders.\n\nWillingness to learn, experiment, provide and receive feedback, and continuously improve both engineering and AI-enabled delivery practices.\n\nClear written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain technical decisions, risks and delivery evidence.\n\nConsiderations For Top Candidates:\n\n7+ years of relevant commercial software development experience, including substantial hands-on Java development using Spring and Spring Boot, Microservices and distributed architecture, and Build, test, dependency management, CI/CD and DevOps tooling.\n\nExperience providing technical leadership within a multidisciplinary software delivery team.\n\nPractical experience applying AI-enabled development tools, including agentic workflows and AI orchestration, within real software delivery is strongly preferred.\n\nExperience creating reusable agentic AI patterns, prompts, skills, templates and playbooks.\n\nExperience supporting production operations, including troubleshooting incidents, performing root-cause analysis and implementing sustainable fixes.\n\nAdditional Information:\n\nThis position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Irving, TX office.\n\nDomestic relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.\n\nVisa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.\n\nThis position will require up to 10% travel\n\n#LI\n\nSummary Pay Range:\n\n$112,710.00 - $183,140.00\n\nCompensation 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.\n\nBenefits:\n\nSubject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.\n\nMedical, dental, and vision benefits*\n\nPaid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*\n\n401(k) savings plans*\n\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)*\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*\n\nHealth Lifestyle Programs*\n\nEmployee Assistance Program*\n\nVoluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*\n\nCareer Development*\n\nIncentive bonus*\n\nDisability benefits\n\nLife Insurance\n\nParental leave\n\nAdoption benefits\n\nTuition Reimbursement\n\n* These benefits also apply to part-time employees\n\nThis position requires working onsite five days a week.\n\nVisa Sponsorship is not available for this position.\n\nPosting Dates:\n\nAny offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.\n\nCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.\n\nNot ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.","datePosted":"2026-09-03T10:05:21.548Z","dateModified":"2026-09-03T10:05:21.548Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Caterpillar","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Arlington","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"24da7995fb012ab0aa0b6e11"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/24da7995fb012ab0aa0b6e11"}}