Junior Data 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.

Who is CAT Digital? What do we do?

Big machines require big thinking. Are you looking for your next big challenge?

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 one million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.

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.

Job Opportunity:

We are seeking talented individuals to join our team to help us establish and grow our presence, organization, culture, which will drive our digital product development efforts. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with top professionals working on very high impact and visibility products. Don't miss this chance to join a newly forming presence and support digital innovation for a global leader in heavy machinery!

What will you do?

As a Junior Data Engineer at Cat Digital's Slovakian branch, you will contribute to design, development and deployment of Caterpillar's state of the art digital program. You will be responsible for:

• Development of applications, project management, and complex assignments.
• Development of application focused around delivering business valuable features.
• Assist other engineers, providing technical assistance and colaboration.
• Guiding the team to developing a structured code, new program documentation, operations, documentation, and user guides.
• Performing integrated testing to ensure timely, quality results.

This position works directly with Slovakia based engineering leadership and Cat Digital in the US.

What you have:

• Knowledge of technical aspects of a software products; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products.
• 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.
• Relevant degree in Computer Science or similar field.
• Proven experience with software development, testing, creating documentation and working within a team.
• Experience in designing and developing software applications in Python.
• Passion for technology and eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment.
• Solid knowledge of computer science fundamentals like data structures and algorithms.
• Deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GoCD, Azure DevOps etc.
• Working within an Agile framework (ideally Scrum)

Top Candidates will also have:

• Basic knowledge of computer science fundamentals like data structures and algorithms.
• Elementary understanding of AWS cloud platform – components, services, cloud-native architecture etc.; experience with IaC – Terraform or CloudFormation

What we offer:
At Cat Digital, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning, and we believe in investing in the development of our employees. As a member of our team, you will have access to a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as very competitive compensation and benefits packages, like:

• 2 300+ euros / month gross
• Performance related annual cash incentive
• Industry leading Pension plan
• 5 days of extra vacation above the legislative requirement
• Attractive Life insurance
• 1 volunteering day
• Multisport Card

Take the chance to apply now for this position at Cat Digital Slovakia branch!

Contract type:
Full-time.

Place of work:

Kosice, Slovakia

Additional Information:

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Caterpillar is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. For more information, visit https://www.caterpillar.com/en/careers/why-caterpillar.html

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Base Minimum Pay:
€26,688.00

Please note that salary is only one component of the total compensation and benefit package available at Caterpillar.

Posting Dates:
May 29, 2026 - June 30, 2026

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

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