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At a glance
Caterpillar is hiring a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer in East Peoria, IL; Nashville, TN +1. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, asking for at least 7 years of experience, first listed on November 4. The advertised pay is $112,710–$183,140 a year. The description mentions Azure, Python, Java, Node.js, CI/CD and Git. Caterpillar has 99 other openings in the US, 4 of them in East Peoria, IL. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 3 Software & IT openings in East Peoria, IL today; the typical one asks for 7 years and advertises about $122,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Caterpillar advertises $112,710 to $183,140 a year, a midpoint of $147,925 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 66% of the 175 software & IT jobs in Illinois that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $184,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and Illinois tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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About hiring at Caterpillar
Caterpillar has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 20 states. Most are in software & IT (31), engineering & mfg (15) and operations (11). The biggest locations are Irving, TX (18), Mossville, IL (16) and Decatur, IL (7). None of them is fully remote, 18% are open to entry-level candidates and 99% show pay. We collect Caterpillar's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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Career Area:
Technology, Digital and DataJob 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.
We are currently seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join the Enterprise Cloud Adoption team within Caterpillar Information Technology Division to support IaaS workloads. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking team, apply now.
What You Will Do:
- Deploy Azure cloud technologies based on requirements gathered from business partners using skills such as PowerShell, ARM templates, Azure CLI, VBS, Python, Java, NodeJS, JSON, YAML, Bash, Azure Portal, CI/CD Pipelines, Azure DevOps, and GitHub.
- Virtual Machine Management: Provisioning, scaling, and securing VMs. VM images, extensions, and availability zones
- Configure Networking: Virtual Networks (VNets), NSGs, Load Balancers, VPN Gateway, DNS, routing, and hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute)
- Deploy Storage Solutions: Blob, Disk, File storage, Performance tiers, replication, and lifecycle policies
- Enable Monitoring & Logging: using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights
- Security and Vulnerability management: RBAC, Managed Identities, Key Vault, and policy enforcement
- Backup & Disaster Recovery: Backup, Site Recovery, and geo-redundancy
- Assist customers with documentation, training, and usability efforts
What You Have:
- Ability to perform all programming, project management, and development/deployment assignments without close supervision; normally assigned the more complex aspects of systems work.
- Ability to act as lead for development and support groups; provide programming and Infrastructure technology leadership, guidance, and assistance to other team members.
- Ability to work directly on complex technical problem identification and resolution, including responding to off-shift and weekend support calls.
- Ability to work independently on complex infrastructure technology components that may be used by one or more applications or systems.
- Ability to deploy or integrate infrastructure technology components based on requirements gathered from customers.
- Ability to perform integrated testing and customer acceptance testing of components that require careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results.
- Be fully knowledgeable of the relevant programming languages, program design and specification development, programming logic, logic diagrams, system analysis techniques, testing, debugging, documentation standards, file design, storage and internal systems and cross platform infrastructure components; can provide training on these topics for others
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
- 7+ years in infrastructure operations or applications development, with special emphasis in areas of networking, DNS, application services, security, distributed computing, databases, and storage
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related Information Technology degree
- Azure Certifications AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-500
- Experience developing or implementing architectural designs (Logical Technical Architecture) processes and procedures
- Experience using the Agile methodology
- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, specifically Azure DevOps (Microsoft VSTS)
- Experience with technical leadership or lead developer role with practical experience in cloud computing, architecture work, systems or application design, and development
- Experience working with IT security on infrastructure or applications security compliance and security vulnerability remediation activities
- Strong verbal and written communication (English), teamwork, analytical, and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem solving and customer service skills
Additional Info:
• The required location for this role is East Peoria-IL, Irving-TX, Nashville-TN
About Caterpillar –
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 - $183,140.00Compensation 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:
November 3, 2026 - November 17, 2026Any 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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