What will you do?
As a Lead Software Engineer - Java you will be performimg implementation, regular problem solving, maintenance and support, as well as:
Designing, modifying, developing, writing, and implementing software programming applications for target system using agile methods.
Acquiring client requirements; resolving workflow problems through automation optimization.
Writing source code for new applications, and/or generating and enhancing code samples for existing applications.
Utilizing automated testing tools to perform the testing and maintenance.
Mentor and help more junior engineers and provide them guidance in creating structured application/interface code, new documentation and guides.
Identify areas of growth within the team.
Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in IT development.
This position works directly with Slovakia based engineering leadership and Cat Digital IT in the US.
What you have
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.
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.
Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
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.
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.
Software Product Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of technical aspects of a software product; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products.
Proven experience with technical team supervision and contributions to architecture decisions.
Proven experience with maintaining of high quality code standards and development best practices.
Strong experience with
Development and designing of applications in Java.
Development of well-defined restful APIs and maintaining software using public clouds such as AWS or Azure
Security principles and their application to eCommerce applications
Rational databases (Oracle Applicational Architectural Patterns)
Writing complex SQL queries
Monitoring tools such as Dyna Trace or App Dynamics
Code quality tools such as Sonar Qube or Fortify
Experience with deploying and maintaining software using public clouds such as AWS or Azure.
Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins Azure DevOps, GitHub actions).
Experience with agile software development methodology.
Top Candidates will also have
Experience with following technology and tool stack: AWS, React, Java, VS Code, GitHub Copilot. Beyond these skills, we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
Technical Leadership: Demonstrated technical leadership; ability to guide engineers, drive technical direction and take ownership of technical decisions.
AI Adoption: Proven experience with adopting AI tools and practices in software development; ability to promote their effective use within the team.
Spec-Driven Development: Experience with using spec-driven development with AI; ability to define clear specifications and use them to deliver software products in line with requirements.
Cross-Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across multiple teams and align on shared goals, dependencies and deliverables.
What we offer
At Cat Digital, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning, and we believe in investing in the development of our employees. As a member of our team, you will have access to a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as very competitive compensation and benefits packages, like:
From 4 403 up to 5 500 euros / month gross
Performance related annual cash incentive
Pension plan
5 days of extra vacation above the legislative requirement
Attractive Life insurance
1 Volunteering Day
Multisport Card
Take the chance to apply now for this position at Cat Digital Slovakia branch!
Contract type
Full-time
Place of work
Kosice, Slovakia
Additional Information
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Base Minimum Pay
€52,824.00
Please note that salary is only one component of the total compensation and benefit package available at Caterpillar.
Posting Dates
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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