Senior Front-End 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.

Cat 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.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Front-End Engineer with hands-on coding experience to join our eCommerce development team. This is a technical, development focused role - we need someone who is actively writing React / Next.js code every day, not just coordinating between teams.

The ideal candidate has deep, hands-on expertise in React, Next.js, and front-end architecture , and has built CMS driven templates and reusable components that non-technical marketing teams can use. You will play a key role in our ongoing migration from JSP based templates to a modern headless architecture and will be expected to contribute from day one with production quality code, debugging expertise, and component design leadership.

What You Will Do

Rebuild legacy JSP-based marketing and sales components and pages into React / Next.js templates powered by CMS data

Develop reusable, schema-driven components that can be authored by non-technical CMS users

Integrate front-end templates with headless CMS APIs (REST / GraphQL) for dynamic rendering and scalability

Partner with marketing / content teams to ensure templates are flexible but controlled for brand consistency

Architect and maintain the front-end framework with a focus on performance, SEO, and accessibility

Write production quality code with unit tests, end-to-end tests , and performance benchmarks

Actively participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and technical discussions within a Scrum team

Mentor junior developers and share best practices in React, Next.js, and CMS integration

What You Will 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 Design / Architecture : Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.

Software Product Technical Knowledge : Knowledge of technical aspects of a software products; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products.

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.

Considerations for Top Candidates

Required Skills

Hands-on front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript / ES6+)

Active React development, including hooks, state management, and performance optimization

Proven experience with Next.js (SSR, SSG, routing, API routes, image optimization)

Direct experience developing for a headless CMS (e.g., HCL CMC, AEM, Uniform, Optimizely, Contentful, Sitecore)

Experience migrating server-rendered templates (e.g., JSP, PHP) into React components that consume CMS data via APIs

Strong background in building reusable component libraries and schema driven templates for CMS driven sites

Ability to debug and resolve complex front end issues (SSR / CSR mismatches, hydration errors, performance bottlenecks)

Experience working in a complex environment with time based deadlines

Experience working in Scrum / Agile teams, contributing to refinement, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field OR equivalent working experience

Experience in front-end development, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.

Understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.

Strong understanding of responsive design principles and mobile-first development.

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Nice to Have

Experience with enterprise eCommerce platforms (e.g., HCL Commerce, Shopify, Amazon, Magento)

Experience with multisite management, localization / internationalization, and UX / DX collaboration

Knowledge of cloud services (AWS, Azure) and CI / CD pipelines

Familiarity with DevOps practices, GitHub workflows, and build tools (e.g. Webpack, Vite, NPM / Yarn)

Contributions to front end design systems (e.g., Storybook) or developer tooling

Experience with server-side technologies (Node.js, Next.js, Java, PHP) or databases (SQL)

What You Will Get :

Working 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.

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 nearly 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.

Summary Pay Range :

$108,360.00 - $176,040.00

Compensation 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

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com / careers.

Posting Dates :

September 29, 2025 - October 6, 2025

Any 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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