Caterpillar

About the Role
We are seeking a Development Lead to oversee our internal software development team and play a critical role in shaping the future of our technology. This position requires both technical expertise and leadership skills. You will guide architecture decisions, manage planning of near-term development tasks, and mentor a growing team of developers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day planning and coordination of development tasks.
• Own the overall architecture and system design across applications.
• Provide technical direction and hands-on coding in C#, SQL Server, and Angular.
• Review code, establish coding standards, and enforce best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Support and mentor developers to grow their technical skills and ownership.
• Drive adoption of modern development practices, CI/CD, and release management.
• Ensure application reliability, scalability, and maintainability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead Developer, Software Architect, or similar role.
• Strong expertise in C#, .NET, SQL Server, and Angular.
• Background in designing and architecting complex systems.
• Experience leading teams of developers and managing project execution.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on development with leadership responsibilities.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in manufacturing, ERP, or B2B systems.
• Knowledge of Jira or similar project management tools.
• Exposure to on-premises to cloud migration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you led a team of developers before? If yes, how many direct reports did you manage?
• Describe a time you had to mentor or coach a junior developer. What approach did you take?
• How do you approach estimating development work and ensuring your team meets deadlines?
• What do you believe are the key traits of an effective development lead?

Experience:

• Microsoft SQL Server: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Ridgefield, NJ 07657 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ridgefield, NJ 07657: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person