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
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