Frontend Architect (Senior Software Engineer)

**Career Area:** Technology, Digital and Data

**Job Description:** 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.

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.

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 90 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** We are seeking seasoned Frontend Architect (Senior Software Engineer) who thrives in an agile environment and brings a builder’s mindset, strong design sensibility, and deep technical expertise. The incumbent would lead architectural decisions, mentor teams, and drive the development of modern, responsive, and secure web applications. to join our Informatics &Connected Worksite - CAT IT Team. The incumbent would be Providing timely and accurate financial record keeping and reporting as directed by management.

The preference for this role is to be based out of Bangalore PSN office-KA -India **What You Will Do:** Lead cross-functional discussions to align on product and technology strategy.

• Define and uphold high standards for software quality, performance, and maintainability.
• Architect and implement scalable frontend solutions using modern frameworks and tools.
• Develop proof-of-concepts and evaluate emerging technologies to guide technical direction.
• Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to deliver cohesive digital experiences.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in development practices, tooling, and automation.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos.
• Contribute to hiring and onboarding of senior engineering talent.
• Foster a culture of innovation, craftsmanship, and knowledge sharing.

Leadership & Strategic Impact

• Act as a domain expert and advisor to product and engineering leadership.
• Align architecture across business units and influence long-term technology vision.
• Support strategic hiring and coach senior engineers in their growth journey.
• Stay current with industry trends and bring innovative ideas to the table.

**What You Will Have:**

• Experience: 9+ years in frontend application development, with a strong track record of delivering scalable, high-performance enterprise applications.
• Expertise in React, Angular, or Next.js (App Router).
• Expert Javascript Knowledge to be able to debug complex issues and guide team.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, ES6, and Web Components.
• Deep understanding of frontend architecture, design patterns, and interaction design principles.
• Experience with SSR/CSR rendering strategies and modern frontend tooling (bundlers, linters, etc.).
• Solid grasp of TDD/BDD practices using frameworks like Jest, Jasmine, or Vitest.
• Familiarity with web security best practices and OWASP guidelines.
• Responsive design and CSS preprocessors (e.g., SASS).
• Experience with E2E testing tools like Cypress or Playwright.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (S3, ECS, CloudFront, Lambda, API Gateway, etc.).
• Basic Knowledge of Docker and Containerzation.
• State management us…