Junior AWS Cloud 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.
Junior AWS Cloud Engineer
Role Definition:
Caterpillar IT is seeking a Junior AWS Cloud Engineer to join our AWS team. In this role, you will work alongside both peers and cloud architects to focus on creating foundational buildouts, CI/CD solutions, and cybersecurity projects to support our internal partners' needs. We have a focus on developing the next generation of IT professionals where you will gain a foundational knowledge of the manufacturing industry, as well as key technology trends. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking team, apply now.
What You Do:

• Perform development, automation, and deployment assignments without close supervision.
• Working independently on complex, globally distributed cloud technology components that may be used by one or more applications or systems.
• Support implementations, upgrades, and change requests on client environments.
• Deploying or integrating cloud technologies based on requirements gathered from customers.
• Assisting customers with documentation, training, and usability efforts.

What You Have:

• Proficiency in core AWS services like EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and VPC
• Experience on a DevOps team that runs enterprise-scale infrastructure operations or application development, with emphasis on Ci/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Experience developing automated solutions to deploy infrastructure or applications (PowerShell, Python, JSON, YAML).
• Solid foundation in software development, experience in web and application development.
• Ability to troubleshoot infrastructure and/or application connectivity issues across a complex global network.
• Experience working with corporate security on infrastructure or applications compliance and remediation activities (i.e.: Risk Acceptance, Security Configuration Baseline).
• AWS Associate level certifications or greater.
• Experience using the Scrum framework.
• Effective communication, teamwork, analytical, and people skills.
• Strong problem solving and customer service skills.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed.

Additional Info :

• The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL, Dallas, TX or Nashville, TN.
• This role requires 3 days onsite.
• Relocation is NOT available.
• SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE.

Education/Experience: Degree or equivalent experience desired
Skill Descriptors

• Core Application Systems : Knowledge of major production application systems used for delivery of services to internal and external clients; ability to leverage major production application systems in diverse situations.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Application Design, Architecture: Knowledge of basic activities and deliverables of application design; ability to utilize application design methodologies, tools, and techniques to convert business requirements and logical models into a technical application design.
• Implementation: Knowledge of how to run applications for organizations; ability to implement application software within an organization and help end-users perform specific tasks (ex: accounting or graphic design).
• Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.
• System and Technology Integration: Knowledge of the features and facilities of systems; ability to integrate and communicate among applications, databases and technology platforms.
• System Testing: Knowledge of system and software testing; ability to design, plan and execute system testing strategies and tactics to ensure the quality of software at all stages of the system life cycle.

What You Will Get -

• Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
• Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
• All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

About Caterpillar -
Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly one hundred years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Summary Pay Range:
$87,480.00 - $131,280.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Annual incentive bonus plan*
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .
Posting Dates:
January 24, 2025 - February 7, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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