Data Specialist (Cloud Architect)

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.

Your Impact 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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Data Specialist (Cloud Architect) to join our Financial Systems -CAT IT Division.

The incumbent would have a deep understanding of cloud computing, AWS products and services, and experience in designing and deploying architecture on the AWS platform.

The preference for this role is to be based out of PSN Whitefield Office, Bangalore

What you will do

If you are passionate about building platforms that enable data ingestion, transformation and fueling advanced data analytics, this position for our Global finance Data Platform Team is the perfect job for you! Our team is looking for an experienced AWS cloud Architect to be part of a dynamic, high performing team leading the development and implementation of the Global Finance Data & Analytics platform. This team is performing a vital role in transforming our mindset to using data as an enterprise asset by enabling platforms that bring data to modernized data platform on AWS & Snowflake.

We are looking for an experienced AWS Cloud Architect to join our team. The AWS Cloud Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and monitoring complex AWS Cloud Solutions and infrastructure for the Caterpillar IT organization. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud computing, AWS products and services, and experience in designing and deploying architecture on the AWS platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deploy dynamically scalable, highly available, fault-tolerant, and reliable applications on AWS.
• Select appropriate AWS services to design and deploy an application based on given requirements.
• Migrate complex, multi-tier applications on AWS.
• Implement cost-control strategies.
• Design and deploy enterprise-wide scalable operations on AWS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that the system is implemented correctly and take responsibility for any issues that might arise because of the designed architecture.
• Advise on best practices for cloud security and compliance.
• Manage and monitor AWS cloud resources.
• Create and maintain disaster recovery strategies.
• Provide expertise on application and infrastructure architecture on the AWS platform.
• Continuously review existing tech stack and suggest improvements and upgrades.

What you will have.

• 8-10 years of experience in the IT industry with a minimum of 6 years of AWS experience, which entails architecting large, complex systems and large-scale projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred but not mandatory.
• AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate/Professional) is a mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of cloud concepts, architecture patterns, and best practices.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining AWS solutions.
• Hands-on experience with any cloud, preferably AWS, is preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate technical solutions clearly.
• Knowledge of basic AWS offerings such as S3, EC2, RDS, RedShift, etc.
• Familiarity with cloud governance knowledge and best practices in the AWS Cloud.
• This position requires candidate to work a 5-day -a -week schedule in the office.
  

Skill Descriptors

Value Realization: Knowledge of value realization methods; ability to plan, execute, monitor and manage business activities and resources to determine and achieve the actual value from a business initiative as estimated in an associated business case.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Describes the importance of Value Realization milestones for long-term projects.
• Assists in measuring and attaining post-project implementation value.
• Identifies process changes or business value integration in change initiative plans and activities.
• Contributes to project team communication regarding the linkage of a change initiative to its associated business goals and case.

Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Uses comparisons to familiar ideas when introducing a technical or novel feature.
• Separates fundamental concepts from supporting details in explaining a product or service.
• Explains products and services with little or no use of technical jargon or advanced vocabulary.
• Emphasizes the most important facts or features of a product or service.
• Perceives lack of audience comprehension; further simplifies explanation when needed.

Agile Development: Knowledge of agile methodologies and the agile development lifecycle; ability to utilize formal agile methodologies, disciplines, practices and techniques for the delivery of new and enhanced applications.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Explains a specific agile process and its associated checkpoints and deliverables.
• Works with a specific agile development methodology.
• Interprets metrics used to measure progress and effectiveness.
• Defines key selection and qualifying criteria for projects suitable for agile development.
• Applies major tools and techniques associated with the specific methodology.

Cloud Computing: Knowledge of the concepts, technologies and services of cloud computing; ability to design, deploy and implement cloud computing solutions in various business environment.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Works with a specific cloud service model, such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) or Software as a Service (SaaS).
• Follows established procedures in defining client requirements for cloud services.
• Implements a specific cloud service model, such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS) or Serverless computing.
• Carries out tasks, under supervision, to increase capacity or add capabilities through cloud computing.
• Documents and resolves basic problems related to cloud security.

Database Design (Physical): Knowledge of database systems; ability to establish a data model for designing an organization's database that runs effectively and efficiently for better business outcome.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Researches relationships between different business data sets.
• Participates in the establishment of data structures based on their relationships.
• Adheres to an organization's database design policies.
• Utilizes database design tools and techniques.
• Tests the effectiveness of the database before its release for business use.

ETL Process: Knowledge of the extraction, transformation and loading (ETL) process; ability to develop a database through the ETL process.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Ensures the accuracy and effectiveness of data provided for the warehouse.
• Loads selected data into the warehouse on a regular basis.
• Derives necessary business or technical information from original data.
• Acquires a large amount of data from different sources/systems.
• Solves technical and administrative problems during the ETL process.

Information Management: Knowledge of an organization's existing and planned Information Architecture and Information Management (IM) methodology; ability to collect and manage information from different sources, and distribute this information to enhance operational efficiency.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Directs the implementation of information processing and operation standards to protect and manage information assets.
• Develops capabilities, features and uses for major IM platforms.
• Coaches others on issues and considerations for managing structured vs. unstructured data.
• Advises on improvement plans for existing and forecasted information architecture.
• Consults on all major information management platforms and practices.
• Consults on information architecture concepts, disciplines and practices.

Modeling: Data, Process, Events, Objects: Knowledge of data, process and events; ability to use tools and techniques for analyzing and documenting logical relationships among data, processes or events.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Defines common types of data, processes or event models.
• Participates in model reviews and walkthroughs.
• Explains existing models to clients and describes their associated business processes.
• Focuses on modifying Data Structure, Access and Entity Relationship Diagrams.
• Prepares reports to recap current findings and issues in data, processes or event models.

What you will get:

• Work Life Harmony
• Earned and medical leave.
• Relocation assistance

Holistic Development

• Personal and professional development through Caterpillar ‘s employee resource groups across the globe
• Career developments opportunities with global prospects

Health and Wellness

• Medical coverage -Medical, life and personal accident coverage
• Employee mental wellness assistance program

Financial Wellness

• Employee investment plan
• Pay for performance -Annual incentive Bonus plan.

Additional Information:

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, 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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

Posting Dates:

September 24, 2025 - October 7, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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