Software Test 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. Caterpillar Inc. seeks Software Test Engineer at its facility located at 540 W Madison, St #310, Chicago, Illinois 60661. Perform all testing, project management, and quality assurance assignments without close supervision. Normally assigned the complex aspects of systems work. Perform all testing activities of new and existing software products. Perform systems, regression, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing and ensure timely, quality results. Write clean code using object-oriented programming language Java, Data Structures. Work directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution. Analyze business requirements to develop and execute manual and automation test cases and validate the functionalities, code quality, and report test results. Document software issues and defects in bug tracking software and monitor for the resolution. Coordinate with product owners to resolve open issues/enhancements/upgrades and understand the use of a specific functionality as needed. REQS: This position requires a bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field, plus 3 years of experience as a Software Engineer, Software Developer, Software Test Developer, or related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Full stack SDET QA (Front end, API & Non- Functional testing); (2) Test automation framework design and development; (3) Testing functional or object- oriented coding experience in modern programming languages such as Java, Data Structure and JavaScript; (4) Automating Restful Web Services from scratch using Spring Boot application; POSTMAN, Karate API and JMeter tools; BDD, TDD, continuous integration, code review practice; (5) Functional and automation testing of web applications, Testing and creating test frameworks from scratch for Webservices and UI using Automation frameworks such as Cypress, Selenium, and languages like Java, and BDD frameworks like Cucumber, Gherkins; Junit/TestNG; (6) Writing complex data base queries using SQL, Oracle or other DB languages; (7) DevOps concepts and tools such as CI/CD, Jenkins, Git; (8) End-to-end functional and system integration testing for software application and developing test scripts, test cases, and test data; (9) AWS cloud watch; (10) 3 years working on an Agile team with Agile/Lean practices; and (11) Micro service Architecture. Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search[Software Test Engineer / Reference #R0000315433].#LI-DNI Summary Pay Range:$95,640.00 - $155,400.00 Compensation 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 employeesThis position requires working onsite five days a week. 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 www.caterpillar.com/careers. Posting Dates:July 20, 2025 - November 19, 2025 Any 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.