Hybrid IT Architect – Applications, Data

at Caterpillar Inc.

• Job title: IT Architect – Applications, Data
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $126,000 - $189,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Irving, United States

About the role

• IT Architect providing architectural leadership for Caterpillar's enterprise data and application solutions. Focus on Snowflake and procurement innovations.

Responsibilities

• Provides architectural leadership in designing and implementing enterprise-grade data and application solutions.
• Architect Scalable Data Platforms: Design and implement secure, high-performance data solutions using Snowflake, ensuring alignment with enterprise data governance, compliance standards, and business intelligence needs.
• Modernize Core Business Applications: Lead the transformation of procurement and supply chain applications, including re-platforming legacy systems, defining integration strategies, and enabling real-time data flows across enterprise platforms.
• Drive GenAI Innovation: Identify, evaluate, and implement GenAI use cases across IT and business domains.
• Strategic Architecture Planning: Collaborate with business and IT leadership to define multi-year architecture roadmaps, ensuring technology investments support evolving business models and operational priorities.
• Governance & Quality Assurance: Ensure architectural deliverables meet enterprise standards for scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Provide oversight and mentorship to development teams to uphold best practices in design and implementation.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as a liaison between business stakeholders, data engineers, application developers, and infrastructure teams to ensure cohesive solution delivery and alignment with strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Deep understanding of procurement and supply chain systems, including their business processes, data flows, and integration points.
• Experience in designing and implementing enhancements, integrations, and data strategies for these platforms.
• Ability to lead end-to-end lifecycle activities including requirements gathering, solution design, testing, deployment, and retirement planning.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to diagnose complex problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Familiarity with data science concepts and tools to support advanced analytics and decision-making.
• Expertise in Snowflake architecture, data modeling, performance tuning, and security.
• Proficiency in designing custom applications and middleware integrations.
• Hands-on experience with GenAI technologies and frameworks.
• Skilled in assessing business needs and translating them into technical solutions that deliver tangible value.
• Proven ability to integrate diverse systems and technologies, ensuring seamless data exchange and process automation.
• Experience designing GenAI-enabled solutions to enhance interoperability and user engagement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• * These benefits also apply to part-time employees