2025 Information Technology Development Program (ITDP)

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.

About The Role

The IT Development Program (ITDP) provides program participants with the opportunity to advance their technical and leadership skills through challenging assignments across multiple areas of the business.

Each ITDP participant has a unique program experience with the possibility of working on different teams in varied worksites over a three-year period.

This allows program participants to diversify their technical skills and build their professional network.

In addition, the ITDP allows participants to learn from Caterpillar technical leaders and experts in a variety of team dynamics.

ITDP participants absorb, in just a few years, what often takes a decade for young professionals to experience. At the completion of the three rotations, ITDP participants will be placed into a permanent position that aligns with Caterpillar IT’s strategic workforce goals.

What You Will Do :

Professionals within the program will complete three 12-month rotations, which are defined based on business needs. You must be willing to travel and relocate to any of the three Caterpillar IT placement locations in North America upon hire and throughout each rotation while in the program.

Those areas are Peoria, Irving, and Nashville, Corinth and Mossville.

While this list is always evolving, here are examples of teams that you can join during your time in the program :

Cybersecurity

Computer Forensics

Identity Access Management

Applications

Cloud

Infrastructure Services

Enterprise Data Services

Treasury Process & Technology

Embedded Software Development / Network Connectivity

What You Will Have-Skills and Experiences

Proficiency in any of the computer software applications or programming languages or technologies

Examples include Java, JavaScript, SQL, Db2, .NET, C, C++, C#, User Experience, HTML, AWS and Azure

Demonstrated leadership experience and desire to take initiative

Previous internship in Information Technology

Strong communication, teamwork, analytical, and interpersonal skills

Strong problem solving and customer service skills

Strong ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed

Ability to work independently and manage time as well as being a collaborative team member

Able to manage own duties including setting priorities

Familiar with company policies and procedures

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity or a technical-related degree from a four-year accredited college / university

Graduation Date between December 2024 and August 2025

Minimum cumulative GPA : 3.0 on 4.0 scale (without rounding)

Previous technical internship or work experience outside of classroom setting