Application Designer - Data Integration

Job Description

When you join Caterpillar, you become part of a global team that values not only the work we do but also each other. We are creators, problem‑solvers, and future world‑builders who are building stronger, more sustainable communities. We make progress, innovation, and a better world happen with our customers, where we work and live.

Technology, Digital and Data

This role is a member of the Caterpillar IT Data Integration team, providing integration expertise, design solutions, and demand‑intake collaboration for Application‑to‑Application platforms, including IBM App Connect Enterprise and Qlik Replicate. The team engages with business partners, developers, and support teams to deliver integration services for a wide variety of projects and business needs.

You will manage incoming demand requests for supported applications and services (IA ACE and Qlik Replicate), propose solutions to business partners, ensure solution designs adhere to product architectural standards, collaborate with process partners on best practice implementations, promote adoption of practices and standards within development teams, and work with support teams to manage access to tools and databases.

• A computer science educational background and 5 years of experience as an IT analyst or related position.
• Experience with JSON, SML, XSLT, and XPath, and demonstrated knowledge of designing and developing SOAP and RESTful web services (APIs).
• A strong understanding of Service‑Oriented Architecture (SOA), and technical knowledge of software, servers, storage, and network (load balancers and firewalls).
• Knowledge of systems architecture and security for internal and external communication, with strong communication and business engagement skills.

• Demonstrated experience with IBM App Connect Enterprise (IBM ACE).

• Ideal locations:
  East Peoria, IL;
  Dallas, TX;
  Nashville, TN.
• The position may require 10% travel.
• This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Construction and Machinery Manufacturing

$97,530.00 – $

Compensation and benefits may vary depending on location, job level, performance, and experience.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off (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

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. We are not hiring foreign nationals requiring or tied to employer sponsorship (H, L, TN, F, J, E, O). Off‑site opportunities may be available through our careers website at

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

January 7, 2026 – January 12, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.