Lead Software Engineer - Adobe Workfront

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. Job Overview Caterpillar Digital is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to drive the design and delivery of our Content Supply Chain (CSC) platform. This role will enable scalable, efficient, and governed content operations across global digital channels and support the end-to-end content lifecycle across AEM, DAM, Workfront, and PIM ecosystems. Key Responsibilities Lead design and development of enterprise content platforms (AEM Sites, AEM Assets, Workfront integrations) Build scalable solutions supporting content authoring, digital asset management, and publishing workflows Define technical architecture, design patterns, and integration strategies Develop and optimize workflow-driven content pipelines (creation → approval → publishing → distribution) Lead integrations across AEM, PIM, Workfront, and downstream systems (e Commerce, search, analytics) Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability of platform solutions Drive CI/CD practices and enforce engineering quality standards Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA, and Architects to deliver business outcomes Mentor engineers and support onboarding of new teams (internal and vendor) Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 10+ years of software development experience Strong expertise in: Adobe Experience Manager (Sites and/or Assets) Java, REST APIs, and microservices architecture HTML, CSS, Java Script Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Maven, Azure Dev Ops) Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale digital platforms Preferred Qualifications Experience with AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaa CS) Knowledge of Workfront, DAM, and content workflow tools Experience with PIM systems and e Commerce platforms Familiarity with headless CMS, Graph QL, or modern frontend frameworks (React, Next.js) Experience working with global distributed teams Key Competencies Technical leadership and architecture design Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Stakeholder collaboration and communication Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions Posting Dates: October 6, 2026 - October 19, 2026 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.