Technical Architect Leader – Application Modernization

5 days ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Caterpillar Inc. Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per year

Career Area:

Engineering

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.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a visionary Technical Architect Leader to spearhead the modernization of a mission-critical application for Mining and Construction Industry. This role will drive the transformation of legacy systems into intelligent, scalable, cross deployable and AI-powered platforms. You will lead architectural strategy, design, and execution, integrating cutting-edge technologies such as AI/ML & autonomous agents to deliver enhanced operational value and user experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architectural Leadership:
    • Define and evolve the technical architecture for the modernization.
    • Partner with enterprise stakeholders.
    • Lead end-to-end solution design, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
    • Establish architectural standards, patterns, and best practices.
  • AI & Agent Integration:
    • Identify opportunities to embed AI/ML models and intelligent agents to automate decision-making and optimize operations.
    • Collaborate with data scientists and AI engineers to integrate predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and autonomous workflows.
  • Modernization Strategy:
    • Assess legacy systems and define a phased modernization roadmap.
    • Drive migration to microservices, containerization, and infrastructure agnostic deployments.
    • Introduce APIs, event-driven architecture, and real-time data processing.
  • Innovation & Value Creation:
    • Partner with product teams to conceptualize and deliver new features that create tangible business value.
    • Stay ahead of emerging technologies and trends to continuously evolve the platform.
  • Team & Stakeholder Collaboration:
    • Mentor engineering teams and foster a culture of technical excellence.
    • Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders including product, operations, and leadership.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in software architecture and engineering leadership.
  • Proven experience modernizing large-scale enterprise applications.
  • Strong expertise in cloud platforms, microservices, and API design.
  • Hands-on experience with AI/ML integration and intelligent agent frameworks.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills:

  • Individual should be hands-on with software development.
  • Individual should be well versed Gen AI tooling usage in SDLC.
  • Experienced with defining architecture and architecture strategy.
  • Experience with mining, industrial automation, or heavy equipment software platforms.
  • Familiarity with edge computing, IoT, and telemetry data processing.
  • Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code.
  • Certifications in cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP) or AI/ML.

Why Join Us?

  • Be at the forefront of digital transformation in a high-impact domain.
  • Work with cutting-edge technologies and shape the future of intelligent systems.
  • Collaborate with passionate teams in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Posting Dates:

November 3, November 17, 2025

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

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