IT Analyst Applications

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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.

What does it mean to live the Caterpillar Experience?

It means you play a part in building a better world. You contribute to a winning culture —a spirit of accountability— that has driven change on every continent for more than 100 years. To work with us is a commitment to improve sustainability, invent for the digital age and innovate in order to bring solutions to millions of people. Sure, you work for Caterpillar. But more importantly, you work for the good of your career, your family, your community, and your world.

Job Summary

Caterpillar IT GCIO DT&D is seeking an IT Analyst Applications to perform a hybrid Technical Delivery Lead and Scrum Master role. The successful candidate will combine strong Agile delivery capabilities with proven and recent technical expertise in software development, data, cloud, or business intelligence technologies.

The role will lead multiple IT initiatives, facilitate Agile delivery, and work closely with Product Owners, architects, developers, cybersecurity teams, and business stakeholders. The candidate will also actively contribute to solution design, technical estimation, architecture discussions, code or design reviews, troubleshooting, implementation planning, and the resolution of complex technical issues.

The individual must be capable of translating business needs into technically actionable requirements, challenging proposed solutions constructively, identifying technical risks and dependencies, and supporting development teams throughout the complete application lifecycle.

What You Will Do

• Act as a Technical Scrum Master and Delivery Lead for multiple application and Business Intelligence initiatives, driving Agile delivery while maintaining a strong technical understanding of the solutions being built.
• Lead Agile teams of 5-10 developers through all phases of the software development lifecycle, facilitating sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, and continuous improvement activities.
• Partner with Product Owners and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions, ensuring priorities, scope, risks, and dependencies are clearly understood and managed.
• Provide technical leadership throughout project execution by participating in solution design discussions, reviewing technical approaches, validating estimates, identifying implementation risks, and supporting architectural decisions.
• Collaborate closely with developers, architects, database administrators, cybersecurity teams, DevOps engineers, and business partners to deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.
• Utilize Azure DevOps as the primary platform for Agile delivery management, including backlog administration, sprint planning, requirements traceability, work item management, testing coordination, source control oversight, and deployment pipeline governance.
• Support the development and maintenance of applications, integrations, data pipelines, databases, and BI solutions by leveraging your technical expertise and understanding of modern software engineering practices.
• Drive resolution of complex production issues by coordinating technical investigations, facilitating root-cause analysis, and ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Ensure compliance with Caterpillar IT standards and controls, including cybersecurity requirements, ITSM processes, change management, access controls, release management, disaster recovery, and governance practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes and technology capabilities, recommending innovative solutions that deliver measurable business value.
• Build strong relationships with business partners and leadership teams, communicating technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Successfully manage multiple workstreams and projects simultaneously while maintaining delivery quality, technical excellence, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Basic qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 5 years of recent hands-on experience in software development, data engineering, system integration, or technical solution delivery, with advanced proficiency in one or more technologies such as Java, .NET/C#, Python, SQL, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, or comparable enterprise platforms.
• Practical experience with relational or cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, MySQL, SQL Server, or DB2.
• Experience working with cloud platforms and modern application delivery practices.
• Ability to understand and challenge solution designs, technical estimates, APIs, data flows, source code, security requirements, and CI/CD pipelines.
• At least three years of experience leading Agile software delivery as a Scrum Master, Technical Project Manager, Delivery Lead, or similar role.
• Proven experience using Azure DevOps for backlog management, source control, technical documentation, testing, deployment pipelines, and delivery reporting.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams and managing multiple initiatives concurrently.
• Professional proficiency in English, including the ability to communicate effectively with global business and technical teams.
• Proactivity.

Valuable Technical Skills

Data & Analytics

• Business Intelligence platforms such as Tableau, ThoughtSpot, Power BI, and Microsoft Fabric.
• Data warehousing and analytics solutions including Snowflake, SQL Server, DB2, and cloud-based data platforms.
• Data modeling, semantic layers, KPI governance, and enterprise reporting solutions.
• Experience with ETL/ELT and enterprise data integration technologies.

Cloud & Modern Application Development

• Microsoft Azure services including App Services, Functions, Storage Accounts, API Management, Key Vault and related cloud-native services.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environment.
• Cloud-native application architectures and integration patterns.

Artificial Intelligence & Modern Digital Solutions

• Experience delivering or supporting solutions that leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Generative AI, or intelligent automation capabilities.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled platforms and services such as Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, Amazon Bedrock, Anthropic Claude, Microsoft Copilot, or similar technologies.
• Ability to identify business opportunities where AI can improve productivity, decision-making, customer experience, or operational efficiency.
• Knowledge of responsible AI practices, data privacy, security, and governance considerations for enterprise AI solutions.

Integration & Automation

• Integration platforms such as SnapLogic, Qlik or equivalent middleware technologies.
• API design, REST services, authentication mechanisms, and enterprise system integrations.
• Process automation technologies, including Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) and workflow automation solutions.

DevOps & Delivery Excellence

• Azure DevOps, Git repositories, build and deployment pipelines.
• Agile engineering practices including automated testing, code reviews, and continuous delivery.
• Application lifecycle management and production support processes.

Top candidates will have proven experience in the following

• Good effective communications skills being able to explain conclusions to our business partners.
• Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

What You Will Get

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, pension plan) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

Additional Info

• The primary location for this position is Malaga, Spain. Work-office attendance is required. This position may require 10% travel.
• A valid work permit or EU-25/EFTA citizenship is required for this position.
• Candidates are requested to submit their CV in English.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For more than 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Please note that salary is only one component of the total compensation and benefit package available at Caterpillar.

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

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