2025 Information Technology Development Program (ITDP)

Career Area:

Business Technologies, 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.

About The Role

The IT Development Program (ITDP) provides program participants with the opportunity to advance their technical and leadership skills through challenging assignments across multiple areas of the business. Each ITDP participant has a unique program experience with the possibility of working on different teams in varied worksites over a three-year period. This allows program participants to diversify their technical skills and build their professional network.

In addition, the ITDP allows participants to learn from Caterpillar technical leaders and experts in a variety of team dynamics. ITDP participants absorb, in just a few years, what often takes a decade for young professionals to experience. At the completion of the three rotations, ITDP participants will be placed into a permanent position that aligns with Caterpillar IT's strategic workforce goals.

What You Will Do:

Professionals within the program will complete three 12-month rotations, which are defined based on business needs. You must be willing to travel and relocate to any of the three Caterpillar IT placement locations in North America upon hire and throughout each rotation while in the program. Those areas are Peoria, Irving, and Nashville, Corinth and Mossville.

While this list is always evolving, here are examples of teams that you can join during your time in the program:

• Cybersecurity

• Computer Forensics

• Identity Access Management

• Applications

• Cloud

• Infrastructure Services

• Enterprise Data Services

• Treasury Process & Technology

• Embedded Software Development / Network Connectivity

What You Will Have-Skills and Experiences

• Proficiency in any of the computer software applications or programming languages or technologies

• Examples include Java, JavaScript, SQL, Db2, .NET, C, C++, C#, User Experience, HTML, AWS and Azure

• Demonstrated leadership experience and desire to take initiative

• Previous internship in Information Technology

• Strong communication, teamwork, analytical, and interpersonal skills

• Strong problem solving and customer service skills

• Strong ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed

• Ability to work independently and manage time as well as being a collaborative team member

• Able to manage own duties including setting priorities

• Familiar with company policies and procedures

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity or a technical-related degree from a four-year accredited college/university

• Graduation Date between December 2024 and August 2025

• Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0 on 4.0 scale (without rounding)

• Previous technical internship or work experience outside of classroom setting

Additional Information

• Please attach your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcript to your application.

• Applicants will be considered for positions in Peoria, Irving, Nashville , Corinth and Mossville

• Relocation is available.

• Sponsorship is  **NOT ** available for this position.

Employee benefit details:

• Annual incentive bonus plan  *****

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

• 401k savings plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short and long-term disability coverage

• Life Insurance

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy Lifestyle Programs

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

_*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan_ guidelines .

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at ~~~/careers.

Posting Dates:

September 3, 2024 - December 7, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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