IT Analyst Returnship - Data Engineer

Career Area:

Students and Graduates

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.

Caterpillar Returnship is a 24-week company paid; office-based program designed to enable a soft launch for experienced professionals on a career break. This initiative includes, networking sessions, coaching, trainings, and a project / work scope assignment.

Eligibility to apply – Career break of minimum 6 months.

Job Summary

As a Data Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work both independently and with a cooperative team on complex projects that may span multiple applications. You will develop your professional network and leadership skills, assisting in the creation and support of IT Solutions that enable Caterpillar success. Further, you will contribute real value by developing, integrating, and/or supporting in-house and purchased applications to solve business problems. You will be responsible for implementation of business (processes/activities/functions, information), applications, data and technology in the enterprise and the transitional process necessary for implementing technology in response to changing business needs.

What You Will Do:

• Ability to create Data pipelines using Snaplogic having at least 5 years of experience in implementing complex pipelines along with performance tuning.
• Follow support processes, with focus on ITSM incident management to resolve P1/P2/P3/P4 tickets and actively communicating business partners on issues, impact, and resolutions on concerns raised.
• Need to have thorough understanding on Snowflake Data Warehouse features and at least 3 years of hands-on work experience writing SQL queries and procedures.
• Follow End to End Change Request Management Tasks. (Requirement gathering from business, create and review functional requirement documents, perform manual unit testing and integration testing of new functionality, ensure 100% SOX compliance, etc.,).
• Collaborate with functional expert groups to derive the insights from data extracted into Snowflake.

What You Have:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Data integration using Snaplogic / Any ETL Tool and Data warehousing domain.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience on Snowflake Cloud / Any other Cloud Database platform.
• Good knowledge on Unix commands and scripting.
• Proficient in writing complex SQL scripts and Stored Procedures.
• Proficient in Performance tuning of integration jobs developed in Snaplogic and SQL queries in Snowflake.
• Good knowledge on Data Modelling and Data Warehousing concepts.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering - BE / B.Tech
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding and work experience in Agile Methodology.
• With sparsely growing technical ecosystem, should be open to learn and adopt new technologies.

Good to have:

• Other Cloud Database/ Integration tool Knowledge is an added advantage.
• Candidate should be flexible to work in rotational shifts including night shifts.
• Client/Business partner facing skills, ability to run workshops.
• Experience in Leading the Team in the Data Warehousing projects.

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of India which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Final Details:

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If you are interested in joining our team, please apply using an English version of your CV. We look forward to meeting you!

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization.

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 100 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.

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

Posting Dates:

November 13, 2026 - November 20, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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