Senior Software Developer - Full Stack

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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 the Opportunity

MineStar is transforming the way mines operate through automation, digitisation, analytics and AI. As a Senior Software Developer, you will play a key technical role in designing, developing and delivering digital productivity solutions that help mining customers improve safety, efficiency and operational performance.

Working within the Product & Platform team, you will develop modern, scalable applications using AWS cloud services, Python backend technologies and React-based front-end technologies. You will work closely with Product Owners, architects, engineers, UX specialists and other MineStar teams to take solutions from concept through to production.

This is a hands-on senior development role for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, contributing to technical direction and helping build high-quality solutions that can operate reliably at scale.

What you will be involved in:

• Design, develop, test and maintain scalable digital applications and services using AWS, Python and React.
• Build robust backend services and APIs using Python and modern software engineering practices.
• Develop responsive, intuitive and maintainable user experiences using React and modern front-end technologies.
• Design and implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services and established architectural patterns.
• Contribute to solution architecture, technical design and technology decisions across the product portfolio.
• Work closely with Product Owners, architects, UX specialists and engineers to translate customer and business needs into effective technical solutions.
• Integrate applications with MineStar, enterprise platforms, data services and other internal and external systems.
• Build solutions that incorporate automation, analytics and AI capabilities where they provide meaningful customer value.
• Apply strong software engineering practices across code quality, testing, security, performance, observability and maintainability.
• Participate in code reviews and technical design reviews, providing constructive guidance to other developers.
• Troubleshoot complex application and production issues and drive problems through to resolution.
• Support continuous improvement of development practices, tools, standards and reusable components.
• Provide technical mentoring and support to other developers while contributing to a collaborative engineering culture.
• Work with globally distributed teams and delivery partners to deliver reliable, supportable solutions.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer with a strong combination of cloud, backend and front-end development experience ideally with a background in the Mining industry.

You will bring:

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Significant professional software development experience delivering production applications in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong backend development experience using Python, including the development of APIs, services and application business logic.
• Strong front-end development experience using React, JavaScript/TypeScript and modern web application development practices.
• Demonstrated experience designing and developing cloud-based solutions using AWS.
• Experience designing and integrating REST APIs, data services and distributed application components.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns and maintainable software engineering practices.
• Experience with automated testing, source control, code review and modern CI/CD development practices.
• Understanding of cloud security, application security, authentication and authorisation principles.
• Experience diagnosing application performance, reliability and production issues.
• Ability to work effectively with Product Owners, architects, UX specialists and other engineering teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to turn complex requirements into practical and scalable solutions.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts, design decisions, risks and trade-offs clearly.
• Experience supporting and mentoring other developers and contributing to engineering standards and practices.

Highly regarded experience includes:

• Experience with serverless, containerised or event-driven architectures on AWS.
• Experience working with SQL Server and PostgreSQL, including database integration and querying.
• Experience with data, analytics, machine learning or AI-enabled applications.
• Experience developing solutions that integrate with large enterprise or industrial technology platforms.
• Experience with mining, industrial technology, operational technology or asset-intensive industries.
• Knowledge of MineStar™ or comparable mining technology platforms.
• Experience working with globally distributed software engineering teams and external development partners.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to help build the digital solutions supporting the future of mining through cloud technology, automation, analytics and AI.

You'll work on real-world engineering challenges with a global impact, alongside experienced mining, product and technology professionals. You will have the opportunity to influence how solutions are designed and built, introduce modern engineering practices and see your work translated into measurable customer outcomes.

Additional Information

• Full-time position based in Redcliffe, Perth.
• Travel requirements up to 10%.
• Domestic relocation maybe on offer to the ideal candidate
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive remuneration, including bonus and share options.
• Generous parental leave with flexible payment options.
• Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity.
• Employee discounts across health, wellbeing, travel and retail.
• Global career progression and development opportunities within Caterpillar.

How to Apply

If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding software engineering role with a global industry leader, apply via: www.caterpillar.com/careers

Your road to success begins with Caterpillar.

Join a global leader and build a career with real impact.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Caterpillar of Australia is not currently hiring applicants who require sponsorship. As a global company, opportunities may be available in other locations via our career’s website.

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