Senior IT Solutions Analyst

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.

This role is responsible for delivering IT solutions across a portfolio of Direct Procurement applications and an Enterprise Procurement Data Platform. The position will work closely with the Strategic Procurement & Planning Division and collaborate with key stakeholders across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate will provide IT solution leadership, drive technology improvements, and lead enablement of business value through the delivery of IT solutions across our diverse Procurement technology portfolio.

What You Will do:

• Partner with Procurement and cross‑functional stakeholders to define problem statements, translate business requirements into technical requirements, and deliver comprehensive IT solutions aligned with business objectives.

• Leverage Azure DevOps to define user stories/requirements and drive the design, development, validation and deployment of applications (both SaaS and Custom) and integrations, leveraging ETL tools, APIs, and event‑driven patterns to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable solutions.

• Apply strong Snowflake data analysis and Power BI data visualization or data science skills to gather requirements, perform data profiling and validation, and use data to solve business problems. 

• Evaluate business and technical requirements to recommend solution options (build/buy/enhance) and implement secure, maintainable designs, including enhancements to existing systems and cloud migrations where appropriate.

• Support end‑to‑end application delivery, including configuration, development, automated testing, CI/CD deployments, defect resolution, and post‑go‑live hyper care, ensuring operational readiness.

What You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience

• Experience building and supporting cloud solutions (AWS preferred), including cloud databases, integration/middleware technologies, and secure connectivity patterns.

• Strong SQL and data analysis skills and experience with Snowflake and PowerBI

• Demonstrated ability to translate business processes and pain points into functional requirements, data requirements, and implementable technical solutions.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated people skills and a collaborative working style.

• A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and implement innovative technologies.

• Oversees core application systems by managing client-related issues, system interfaces, and interdependencies.

• Applies structured problem‑solving methods, captures lessons learned, and develops resolutions for high‑impact issues.

• Leads requirements analysis by eliciting, documenting, modeling, and maintaining detailed functional and data requirements, including source‑to‑target mappings for integrations and reports.

• Conducts system testing to ensure transaction flow, system interoperability, and continued alignment with requirements.

• Performs advanced technical troubleshooting and supports IT Service Management by promoting standardized IT service procedures.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Experience with integration middleware tools (ex: Snaplogic), ETL tools, Snowflake, Power BI, Python, APIs, and strong SQL for data analysis.

• Developed and supported custom Java services and REST APIs, deployed on AWS (e.g., container or serverless patterns), to enable scalable integrations and automate data exchange across enterprise systems.

• Familiarity with fundamental data quality principles, procedures, and best practices.

• Hands-on familiarity with AWS services commonly used for custom applications and data solutions and CI/CD practices.

• Experience in data analytics and reporting—defining KPIs, building datasets, performing data quality checks, and enabling dashboards (e.g., Power BI) for business users.

• Experience implementing AI/ML solutions using data science tools, AWS Bedrock, or Snowflake Cortex.  

Additional Information:

• Location for this role is Peoria, IL or Dallas, TX

• 10% travel required.

Additional Information:

For more than a century, Caterpillar has helped build a better, more sustainable world. With 2025 sales and revenues of $67.6 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is shaping the future as the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Backed by one of the largest independent global dealer networks and financing services through Cat Financial, the company’s primary business segments: Power & Energy, Construction Industries and Resource Industries are solving customers’ toughest challenges through commercial excellence and advanced technology, driven by a highly skilled, dedicated global team. Learn more at www.caterpillar.com. 

Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $183,140.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

May 12, 2026 - May 23, 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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