IT Analyst Applications (Junior Data Analyst)

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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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled IT Analyst Applications (Junior Data Analyst) to join our Infrastructure Services -CAT IT Division.

The Junior Data Analyst supports data-driven decision-making by collecting, cleaning, analysing, and reporting on data from multiple sources. This entry-level role works closely with senior analysts, business stakeholders, and technical teams to turn raw data into accurate reports, clear dashboards, and actionable insights.

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

What you will do

• Collect, organize, and validate data from internal and external sources.
• Clean and prepare datasets by identifying errors, inconsistencies, duplicates, and missing values.
• Perform basic analysis to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Create recurring and ad hoc reports that summarize key metrics and business performance.
• Write and run SQL queries to retrieve, join, and analyze data from databases.
• Document data sources, definitions, assumptions, methods, and reporting logic to support consistency and transparency.
• Partner with business teams to understand reporting needs and translate questions into data requirements.
• Support senior analysts with research, data modeling, quality checks, and presentation preparation.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, data quality, and operational efficiency.

What you will have

• 2–4 years of experience in data analysis, reporting, business intelligence, data management, or a related internship/project-based role.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and basic data manipulation.
• Moderate experience with SQL for querying and analyzing data.
• Familiarity with data visualization or business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Basic understanding of statistics, data quality concepts, and analytical problem-solving.
• The position requires the candidate to work a 5-a day -week schedule in the office

Preferred Qualification:

• Exposure to Python, R, or other scripting languages for data analysis or automation.
• Experience working with relational databases, data warehouses, or cloud-based data platforms.
• Familiarity with data governance, data documentation, metadata, or data quality practices.
• Experience building dashboards, scorecards, or operational reports for business stakeholders.

Core Skills and Competencies

• Analytical thinking: Able to interpret data, recognize patterns, and connect findings to business questions.
• Attention to detail: Maintains accuracy when working with large datasets, formulas, reports, and dashboards.
• Technical curiosity: Willing to learn new tools, methods, and data platforms.
• Communication: Explains findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Problem-solving: Breaks down ambiguous questions and uses data to support practical recommendations.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with analysts, business partners, and technical teams.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Data issues are identified, documented, and escalated appropriately.
• Business questions are translated into clear analysis, metrics, or reporting outputs.
• Recurring manual reporting tasks are improved, standardized, or automated where possible.
• Stakeholders trust the analyst’s work because methods, assumptions, and data sources are well documented.

Skills desired:

Core Application Systems: Knowledge of major production application systems used for delivery of services to internal and external clients; ability to leverage major production application systems in diverse situations.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Describes basic elements and benefits of core applications supported by own area.
• Names the organization's core application systems.
• Names major business functions and services supported by core applications.
• Locates and uses relevant documentation for core applications.

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 Basic Understanding:
• Explains the value of a disciplined approach to problem solving.
• Describes problem reporting and escalation practices.
• Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution.
• Identifies key aspects of problem-solving techniques used in own area.

Application Design, Architecture: Knowledge of application design and architecture principles and practices; ability to utilize application design methodologies, tools, and techniques to convert business requirements and logical models into a technical application design.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Describes the role of design patterns and principles in application design and architecture.
• Identifies the basic components of an application design.
• Lists common application architecture styles, such as monolithic, microservices, and event-driven architecture.
• Explains the importance of scalability, security, and performance in application design and architecture.
Implementation: Knowledge of how to run applications for organizations; ability to implement application software within an organization and help end-users perform specific tasks (ex: accounting or graphic design).
Level Basic Understanding:
• Cites specific types of application software and their usage within an organization.
• Identifies problems commonly associated with application implementation.
• Lists main application software and vendors in the market place.
• Describes the general processes and policies of application implementation.


Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Cites examples of functional and non-functional requirements.
• Describes basic concepts and major activities associated with requirements analysis.
• Explains the life cycle context and scope of requirements analysis.
• Explains the structure and components of effective requirements analysis documents.

System and Technology Integration: Knowledge of the features and facilities of systems; ability to integrate and communicate among applications, databases and technology platforms.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Describes the basic concepts and issues of system and technology integration.
• Illustrates the risks and benefits of technology integration projects.
• Discusses major software, hardware or application integration initiatives and plans.
• Explains system integration initiatives in own environment.

System Testing: Knowledge of system and software testing; ability to design, plan and execute system testing strategies and tactics to ensure the quality of software at all stages of the system life cycle.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Describes major components of system testing used by the organization.
• Documents the standard processes and procedures involved in system testing.
• Explains the importance of thorough system testing prior to implementation.
• Identifies common errors that occur in standard system testing activities.

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

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