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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.\nCat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.\nJob Summary:\nWe are seeking a Lead Angular Developer to drive the design and development of next-generation applications. 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Build alignment, resolve trade-offs, and keep cross-team work moving toward integrated solutions\nEnsure quality through automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and application observability\nUse AI tools as core parts of daily delivery across design, implementation, code review, refactoring, testing, and documentation\nDrive AI-augmented delivery using Spec-Driven Development (SDD) to speed up work while keeping engineering rigor\nSet team practices, guardrails, and quality gates for AI-assisted engineering, including prompt and spec patterns, review workflows, and verification standards for AI-generated code\nCoach engineers on using AI tools effectively and share patterns, prompts, and workflows that raise productivity across teams\nWhat You Will Have:\nDecision 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.\nSoftware Integration Engineering: Knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design, develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages.\nSoftware Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into software product design.\nSoftware Product Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of technical aspects of a software product; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products.\nSoftware 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.\nCollaboration and Influence: Ability to build strong working relationships across functions, communicate technical ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, and align teams around shared goals.\nConsideration for Top Candidates:\nExperience in software engineering, with strong expertise in frontend architecture\nExperience leading a team of engineers, including across multiple time zones\nStrong experience with Angular, RxJS, state management (NgRx or similar), JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern frontend design patterns\nHands-on experience building backend services with Node.js (Express, NestJS, or similar)\nStrong experience designing and consuming GraphQL APIs (Apollo or similar), including schema design, subscriptions, caching, and performance tuning\nExperience integrating real-time data systems (WebSockets, GraphQL subscriptions, event-driven architectures)\nExperience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)\nProven, heavy use of AI coding assistants such as Claude, Claude Code, and GitHub Copilot in production delivery, including agentic workflows and tool/MCP integrations\nExperience with Spec-Driven Development (SDD) or similar spec-first methods that pair executable specifications with AI-generated implementations\nA track record of strong collaboration, such as leading cross-functional initiatives, working through competing priorities, and building trust with product, design, and engineering partners\nAdditional Details:\nThis position requires the candidate to be in Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL, Dallas, TX, or Denver, CO\nDomestic relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.\nVisa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.\nThis position will require up to 5-10% travel\nWhat You Will Get:\nWorking with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.\nAbout Caterpillar\nCaterpillar 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 nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed to 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.\nSummary Pay Range:\n$128,470.00 - $208,770.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-relatedknowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. 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