Software Developer
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About this role
Career Area:
Technology, Digital and DataJob 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.
About Tangent Energy Solutions:
Tangent Energy Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar, a global leader in the manufacturing of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Headquartered in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, Tangent Energy Solutions was established in 2009 to provide innovative energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers.
Role Definition:
We are looking for a junior software developer who performs implementation, regular problem solving, maintenance and support for an enterprise Ruby on Rails application. The ideal candidate has exposure to the modern Rails framework (7+) including Hotwire. This is a full-time, in-office role reporting Monday through Friday to our office in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.
Responsibilities:
1. Design, code, test, and debug Ruby on Rails applications.
2. Integrate with 3rd party systems to both gather and provide energy data.
3. Work collaboratively with other team members to build new features and enhance existing ones.
4. Learn and develop an understanding of power market rules for various energy markets.
5. Ensure code quality and maintainability by writing tests, conducting code reviews, and following industry standard best practices.
6. Under the direction of more senior staff, assists in the development of major application modules and programs.
7. Troubleshoot and resolve both technical and data application issues.
8. Create prototypes within a design system for implementation.
Required Proficiencies:
Ruby on Rails
Automated testing
MySQL
Git Hub Enterprise
HTML 5 & CSS3
Agile SDLC
What You Will Have:
Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Describes common tools for component-based, object-oriented development.
• Describes the objectives, activities and results of unit testing.
• Has developed programs in a specific language and for a specific platform.
• Interprets functional and technical blueprints; participates in structuring technical components.
• Participates in technical and code reviews.
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.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Summarizes the overall process for developing new software for the company product line.
• Differentiates respective roles and responsibilities of software engineering and other functions.
• Identifies common issues and considerations for bringing a new product to marketplace.
• Describes major phases, checkpoints and deliverables.
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.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Has experience with designing data exchange interfaces to and from software product.
• Describes tools and techniques for extraction, transformation and loading of electronic data.
• Cites examples of common linkage requirements for software products and vendors.
• Works with integrating software into the customer or partner framework and infrastructure.
• Participates in the development of technology interfaces and bridges.
Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Identifies basic design methods and design tools.
• Identifies major components of functional and technical design.
• Cites examples of good and bad designs.
• Describes tasks, activities, deliverables and key concerns of technical design.
Software Product Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of technical aspects of a software products; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Maintains and utilizes data related to install base configurations and environments.
• Solicits customer feedback; reports and monitors bugs and implementation issues.
• Participates in defining and conducting technical acceptance tests.
• Participates in creating technical requirements for software development and deployment.
• Explains basic environment and product configuration options.
Software Product Testing: Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Participates in test readiness reviews, functional, volume, and load testing.
• Describes key features and aspects of a specific testing discipline or methodology.
• Tests software components for compliance with functional requirements and design specifications.
• Explains procedures for documenting test activities and results (e.g. errors, non-conformance, etc.)
• Conducts functional and performance testing on aspects of assigned products.
What Will Put You Ahead:
A Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science or 1-2 years of relevant experience
Experience with AWS services (Cloudformation, Cloudwatch, RDS/Aurora, Fargate/ECS, SES, SNS, S3, IoT Core, IAM, EC2)
Experience with Hotwire (stimulus.js/turbo)
Experience with design system tools like Figma
Experience with RSpec and FactoryBot to perform automated testing
Experience with SCADA systems communicating via Modbus
Additional Information:
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office. Business needs may require weekend scheduling.
If you are passionate about software development and want to work for a fast-growing Energy As A Service (EaaS) company, please apply to join our team.
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
Summary Pay Range:
$89,210.00 - $144,960.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:
March 20, 2026 - April 3, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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