Senior IT Analyst Applications (Salesforce DevOps Lead/Engineer)

Career Area: Technology, 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 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.

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 seeking a skilled Hands-on Senior IT Analyst Applications ( Salesforce DevOps Lead/Engineer) —hands-on CI/CD and release engineering) to join our Applications Development & Intelligence Automation team in the CAT IT Division (Chennai) . The preference for this role is to be based out of WTC Centre – Chennai, India What you do Solar Turbines is seeking a senior, hands-on Salesforce DevOps Lead/Engineer (CI/CD & Release Engineering) with a proven track record delivering enterprise-scale solutions. As a hands-on DevOps lead engineer, you will own release engineering end-to-end—from Git-based source control through Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines and production deployments—partnering across development and business teams to deliver secure, reliable releases with urgency and accountability. You’re a self-starter and team player who thrives in dynamic environments, strengthens deployment automation and quality gates, and consistently delivers high-quality, business-critical technology solutions.

Version Control & Branching Own and manage GitHub repositories and enforce branching strategy, pull requests, merge policies, and code governance. Standardize reviews and quality gates to protect trunk stability and reduce release risk. Development & Automation Automate build, validation, and release tasks using VS Code, scripting, and Salesforce tooling (e.g., SFDX). Build, maintain, and optimize Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines (validation, packaging, deployment, and rollback). Reduce cycle time and defects through repeatable, automated deployment processes. Salesforce Administration Own sandbox strategy (refreshes, seeding, access) and ensure environment readiness for release. Manage Salesforce metadata/configuration changes and deployment packages across environments. Enforce Salesforce security model and platform best practices. Release & Deployment Management Lead release planning and execute deployments across dev/test/uat/prod Salesforce environments. Coordinate release calendars, approvals, and cutovers with cross-functional stakeholders. Troubleshoot deployment failures, resolve dependencies/merge conflicts, and provide post-release production support. Collaboration & Leadership Partner with architects, developers, QA, and business teams to align delivery plans and remove blockers. Coach and mentor admins/developers on DevOps, source control, and release practices. Evaluate and recommend