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.
Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced Multi-Cloud Architect to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of multiple cloud platforms and possess the ability to design, implement, and manage complex cloud environments. As a Multi-Cloud Architect, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our cloud infrastructure is scalable, secure, and optimized for performance across various cloud providers.
What you will do:
- Design and implement multi-cloud solutions that leverage the strengths of different cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications across multiple clouds.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
- Monitor and optimize cloud performance, reliability, and security.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for security and data protection.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
What you will have:
- Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
- 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.
- 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.
- Target Architecture: Knowledge of target architecture; ability to develop the IT blueprint and roadmap while aligning the architecture and processes with business strategies and objectives.
- IT Architecture: Knowledge of Information Technology (IT) architecture; ability to design and improve organizational IT structures, supporting business operations.
Consideration for top candidates:
- Proven experience as a Multi-Cloud Architect or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of multiple cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Certifications in cloud platforms or DevOps tools.
Additional Details:
- This position has the option to be based out of either our Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL, or Irving, TX (Dallas); or Denver, CO offices.
- Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position
- Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
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Summary Pay Range:
$147,760.00 - $240,110.00
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:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
June 26, 2026 - July 5, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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